Netsuke in de vorm van een afgekloven vis
ca. 1700 - ca. 1800
Medium
wood (plant material)
Dimensions
12.5; 1.1; 2.5
About this artwork
Half afgekloven vis. Gesigneerd "miwa".
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate *Netsuke in de vorm van een afgeoven vis* (Netsuke in the of a Half-Gn Fish), a masterful wooden carving attributed to the artist Miwa dating to around 1700–1800. Crafted from plant material—likely a fine hardwood like boxwood—this diminutive sculpture measures just 12.5 cm wide, 2.5 cm high, and 1.1 cm deep. Signed simply "Miwa," it the exquisite miniaturist tradition of Edo-period Japan, where netsuke served as practical toggles for securing inro pouches to kimono sashes, blending utility with artistry. Netsuke like this one emerged in 17th-century Japan as pockets were...