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The flavor of sticky caramel of the olden days is irresistible. Detailed engravings are still preserved beautifully within the relaxed form. In the 18th century where engraving had just started, this person's nose might have been higher than it should be but the edges have disappeared and looked more Japanese-like due to practice over the years. However he is a handsome man without doubt. It looks like the cord could be strung through the back to the thigh.
size 10cm long
I fell in love with this work at first sight. This wild boar seems very bright and has grace. Expression of mane of the back, the modest inlay of eyes and the tusks, the form of hips and the overall figure. The balance of all is briliant! The face seems to be different expressions by angles. It is one of the masterpieces of Tomokazu.
size 5.8cm-2.6cm-2.3cm(h)
My father said to me such a thing in old days, "Enma(the king of hell ) could pull your tongue with pliers if you told a lie". When scolding a child who has told a lie, there is a folk tradition in Japan to say, 'I will ask Enma to yank out your tongue.'
There was such a reason and would be scared when I watched this work when I was child. Oni is supposed to play a role of Gokusotsu ogre working for Enma ogre in hell. So, I think the ONI is repairing Enma's pliers.
Perfect condition, Asakusa school, The maker is unknown.
size 20.5cm long
I was tought '' netsuke has to stand'' when I started to study about netsuke.
Certainly, almost netsuke can stand. And they let me show their best pose with unsure step.
But there is one netsuke that still have enough strength in reserve. It have miracle balance.
I think it is masterpiece that utilize the theory of the '' netsuke has to stand".
4.5cm(h)
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