2017
Type: Netsuke
Sold. Russia, private collection.
Materials: Walrus tusk. Seashell and jet inlay.
Dimensions: 41 mm.
Weight: 22 g.
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.