JAPAN 1890 Meiji Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi Carved In Ivory
Japanese Meiji period netsuke. of a Yamabushi.
This is an exceedingly beautiful and intricate carved netsuke, created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, back in he 1890. The netsuke has been carefully carved in ivory and decorated with black ink and polychromate with vivid colors. The image is the standing and dressed figure of Yamabushi man carrying a wooden box in their back. This piece retains the original aged patina of over 100 years old and will be a great addition for your desk, Japanese antiques collection, netsuke collection or just for your bijouterie cabinet. Fitted with the traditional two himotoshi holes for the cord.
Yamabushi
Yamabushi, translated from Japan means, "one who prostrates oneself on the mountain" are Japanese mountain ascetic hermits. They are generally part of the syncretic Shugendō religion, which includes Tantric Buddhist, Shinto, and Japanese Taoist elements. Their origins can be traced back to the solitary Yama-bito and some hijiri (saints or holy persons) of the eighth and ninth centuries.
Netsuke
A netsuke is a small sculpture which developed as an art form in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke originally served both functional and aesthetic purposes, but in modern times they have become extremely collectable. Netsuke served as anchors or counterweights for inrô and sagemono. A single cord was threaded through a cord channel on one side of the suspended container, through two holes (himotoshi) in the netsuke, then through the other side of the container, and knotted on the underside of the container.
Meiji period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō.
Year: 1890.
Technique: Carved, engraved, colors polychromate and tinted with black ink.
Signature: Signed at the side with two Japanese characters.
Weight: 15.3 Grams.
Measurements: 51 mm by 23 mm by 24 mm (2.01 x 0.91 x 0.95 Inches).
Disclosure Note: This is an antique relics piece, with over 100 years old or more and originally carved during the Meiji dynasty (1868-1912) in Japan.
Condition: The overall condition of this netsuke is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D070824ANAF/.1156
