Brave Tiger

The Tiger Netsuke
The Tiger Netsuke
The Tiger Netsuke
The Tiger Netsuke
The Tiger Netsuke

Properties:

2017

Type: Netsuke

Sold. Russia, private collection.

Materials: Walrus tusk. Seashell and jet inlay.

Dimensions: 41 mm.

Weight: 22 g.

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The tiger has been carved to order. In this netsuke I´ve tried to express plasticity and dynamics of antique Japanese works.

The tiger is carved of walrus tusk, the eyes are inlaid with sea shell and jet.