ARDITH Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 I believe this is a Masayuki 19th century Ivory Netsuke part of the Dream of the Fishermans Wife. I verified that it is ivory with Schreger lines. There are also two holes at the back one slightly bigger than the other. But not sure of the signature and its validity. Anyone who know anything would be much appreciated. Thank you. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 VV, please sign all posts with your first name so we could address you politely. It is a rule here on NMB. Concerning your question, I don't see MASAYUKI, and I don't see Japanese quality in design, expression, or execution. Maybe the backside with the HIMOTOSHI is better? 2 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Pretty sure this is a later work from a Chinese workshop. The signature 玉田Tamada or Gyokuden, is supposed to look Japanese, but actually looks like strongly like a typical Chinese effort at ‘casual Japanese’ from just such a workshop. PS Being ivory today is sadly a minus, not a plus. 2 Quote
ARDITH Posted July 13 Author Report Posted July 13 So sorry. Vanessa. here is the backside. Thank you! Quote
ARDITH Posted July 13 Author Report Posted July 13 Added information: It was found in a box at an estate sale that hasn't been opened since 1920. So it is at least this age. I am well aware of Ivory not being a good thing due to its illegal resale. So anyone can tell maybe it is a knock off from that era? The signature as stated above seems very casual...Regards, Vanessa Quote
ROKUJURO Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Vanessa, I shouldm't have asked..... Generally, the age of such an item is not so relevant. You may find very well made modern NETSUKE as well as much older ones with little value. It is the quality that counts. Quote
ARDITH Posted July 13 Author Report Posted July 13 Added information: It was found in a box at an estate sale that hasn't been opened since 1920. So it is at least this age. I am well aware of Ivory not being a good thing due to its illegal resale. So anyone can tell maybe it is a knock off from that era? The signature as stated above seems very casual...Regards, Vanessa Quote
PietroParis Posted July 17 Report Posted July 17 In these cases it may be useful to compare with genuine antique examples of the same model (these are from the Linden Museum in Stuttgart) 1 Quote
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