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Subject:netsuke identification and signature
Posted By: Hassan Fri, Feb 10, 2017 IP: 88.0.108.69
Hello, I am a beginner as netsuke collector. I will send two images and I would be obliged if you could inform me about.





Subject:Re: netsuke identification and signature
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Feb 14, 2017
This is a quite well executed monkey carving, having a mark that bears resemblance to a signature used by Masatsugu (Kaigyokusai Masatsugu - 1813–1892). Perhaps one of our Japanese contributors can verify my speculation.

Standard characters for this surname and mark are 正次. I couldn't find an online illustration of a vetted signature from a museum collection, so am providing photos from an unvetted okimono in my collection. This Hotei (Maitreya manifestation) looks to be carved either of walrus ivory or tagua nut.

Best regards,

Bill H.







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Subject:Re: netsuke identification and signature
Posted By: Hassan Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Thank you Mr Bill, I will also continue researching.
I will upload a new photo for looking.
Best Regards
Hassan



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