Netsuke - The Clam's Dream - Ornate Clam With Figures - Porcelain - 19th Century
Anabori netsuke in Hirado porcelain, depicting an ornate, half-open clam, revealing three figures and a staircase inside. This is probably the subject known as the "dream of the clams", that is to say a palace scene at Ryujin, the god of the sea in Shinto mythology.
Light blue enamel on the clothes of the characters.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, note however a small lack on the body of the character located to the right of the shell.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.8cm
Width: 4.2 cm
Similar reference: Zacke sale of November 3, 2023, lot 347: https://www.zacke.at/auction/lot/lot-347---an-intricate-hirado-ware-netsuke-of-the-clams-dream/?lot=35907&so=4&st=hirado%20shell&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1
The shipment is taken care of and will be done the day after receipt of payment.
Light blue enamel on the clothes of the characters.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, note however a small lack on the body of the character located to the right of the shell.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.8cm
Width: 4.2 cm
Similar reference: Zacke sale of November 3, 2023, lot 347: https://www.zacke.at/auction/lot/lot-347---an-intricate-hirado-ware-netsuke-of-the-clams-dream/?lot=35907&so=4&st=hirado%20shell&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1
The shipment is taken care of and will be done the day after receipt of payment.
550 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Porcelain
Width: 4,2 cm
Height: 2,8 cm
Reference (ID): 1575169
Availability: In stock
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