Antique Japanese Stag Antler
Trick Netsuke
Chokaro Sennin's Horse from Gourd
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Type: Karakuri (Trick) Netsuke
Material: Stag antler with lacquer design
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned.
Size: 2" long without horse (5 cm), 2.4" long with horse (6 cm),
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Kyoto, Japan, 15 OCT 2017
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. Significant wear to lacquer design. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Stag antler trick netsuke of a horse emerging from a gourd, with lacquer design of a gourd leaf. A reference to Chōkarō Sennin’s horse, which would emerge from the immortal Sennin’s magic gourd. The animal was believed to be able to travel unlimited distances, without any food, water, or rest.
Location:
Antique Japanese Stag Antler Trick Netsuke Chokaro Sennin's Horse from Gourd
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Type: Karakuri (Trick) Netsuke
Material: Stag antler with lacquer design
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned.
Size: 2" long without horse (5 cm), 2.4" long with horse (6 cm),
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Kyoto, Japan, 15 OCT 2017
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. Significant wear to lacquer design. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Stag antler trick netsuke of a horse emerging from a gourd, with lacquer design of a gourd leaf. A reference to Chōkarō Sennin’s horse, which would emerge from the immortal Sennin’s magic gourd. The animal was believed to be able to travel unlimited distances, without any food, water, or rest.
Location:
Antique Japanese Stag Antler Trick Netsuke Chokaro Sennin's Horse from Gourd