Lacquer Netsuke – Hyotan or double gourd

An lacquer netsuke representing a double gourd, or hyotan, decorated in takamakie with cords and leaves in gold and red lacquer.

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Description

An lacquer netsuke representing a double gourd, or hyotan, decorated in takamakie with cords and leaves in gold and red lacquer.
The stopper is in ivory.

The takamakie is a decorative technique that consists of sprinkling metal particles on grounds lacquer which are not dry yet.

Period
Middle of Edo

Galerie Espace 4

9 rue Mazarine
75006 Paris – France
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