Antique Japanese Celluloid Plastic Netsuke of Tanuki with Sake Bottle Japan
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Type: Katabori (Sculptural) Netsuke
Material: Celluloid plastic
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) or newer
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned.
Size: 2.047" tall (5.2 cm)
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: A trickster tanuki (raccoon dog) yokai with a hat, holding a giant sake bottle and promissory note (as in, he promises to pay you back)
Location:
Antique Japanese Celluloid Plastic Netsuke of Tanuki with Sake Bottle Japan
See also:
Type: Katabori (Sculptural) Netsuke
Material: Celluloid plastic
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) or newer
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned.
Size: 2.047" tall (5.2 cm)
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: A trickster tanuki (raccoon dog) yokai with a hat, holding a giant sake bottle and promissory note (as in, he promises to pay you back)
Location:
Antique Japanese Celluloid Plastic Netsuke of Tanuki with Sake Bottle Japan
