Ikkan
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Ikkan was one of the most renowned netsuke artists in Japan during the Edo period.
Netsuke in the shape of a curled rat made out of wood and horn, mid-19th century, by Ikkan
Inro, ojime and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850)
Netsuke
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A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of
Ikkan
…Ikkan (一貫) (1817–1893) was one of the most renowned netsuke artists in Japan during the Edo period. He was from Nagoya, Owari province, central Japan…
The Hare with Amber Eyes netsuke, by Masatoshi, Osaka, c. 1880, signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn
An ivory netsuke with an eagle design and an inrō with a deer design. The combination of netsuke and inrō creates a story of an eagle preying on deer. Edo period, 18th century
Drawing of a man wearing an inrō supported by a netsuke passed through the ties of his hakama.
Katabori-netsuke front and rear view with two holes for cord