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The latest Japanese netsuke, inro and sagemono catalogues from Rosemary Bandini, also featuring a selection of Japanese netsuke, inro, sagemono and kiseruzutsu for sale, published books and catalogues for sale, updates on upcoming netsuke exhibitions, news and calendar events in the netsuke world in general.
I am happy to present a selection of some of her latest stock, which includes some unusual netsuke and fine inro.
Matsuda Sukenaga (1800-1871)
Hida Takayama, mid-19th century
Signed within a rectangular reserve: Sukenaga
Width: 4.1cm
A recumbent ox raises its head as a herdsboy, wearing a straw head-covering and check-patterned jacket, balances on it back. He smiles happily as he grasps the animal’s halter in one hand and a flute in the other.
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Specialising in antique Japanese netsuke and inro, Rosemary Bandini started her career in the Japanese department of Sotheby’s in 1977, before marrying Luigi Bandini of Eskenazi Ltd. With him, Rosemary worked on the preparation of exhibition catalogues until 1996, subsequently organizing two further exhibitions for Eskenazi. Read more.
Latest acquisitions netsuke and inro
Yamaguchi Shojosai (1900-1978), 1946
A six-case inro with a design of Kannon seated in a rocky landscape.