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Ɏ KOUNSAI: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING ONIWAKAMARU SLAYING THE GIANT CARP
LOT 507 - JPN0624
By Kounsai, signed Kounsai 光雲斎
Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of circular form, the two-part manju finely carved to one side in shishiaibori (sunken relief) and sumi (ink) details with Oniwakamaru about to slay the giant carp with his knife. The reverse depicting crashing waves with dew drops and signed to the left KOUNSAI.
DIAMETER 4.7 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, and losses to the inlays. Fine honey-yellow patina.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.
Oniwakamaru or ‘young devil child’ was the nickname given to the young warrior monk Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189) because of his enormous strength and violent nature. This netsuke shows the young boy attacking and slaying the giant red carp that swallowed his mother.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related ivory manju netsuke of Oniwakamaru slaying the giant carp, dated mid-19th century, at Galerie Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 4 November 2022, Vienna, lot 132 (sold for EUR 2,080).
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207512931-K).
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