NETSUKE: RECLINING HIND.
Japan. Edo period. 18th c.

Reclining hind; its legs folded under and head raised with mouth slightly open; while her offspring lies nestled head to tail at her side; its head resting tenderly on her flank. Ivory; excellent and animated carving with finely engraved; stained fur; the spots typical for the fur of fallow deer are lightly outlined; the eyes inlaid in dark horn. Signed on a rectangular reserve: Tomotada. This piece shows all the qualities characteristic for the famous carver of the Ky魌o-School. W.4;8cm. Condition B.

Literature:
-MOA Cologne 2017 for the Cologne Netsuke Convention; Cat. p. 84; no. 133.
Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.