LOT 269 A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A VAJRA
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Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved in the shape of a three-pronged vajra, a ritual weapon symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). The wood bearing a fine patina. Natural himotoshi.LENGTH 12.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: German private collection.Literature comparison:The subject appears to be extremely rare for netsuke. A similar piece is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession no. 10.211.2310.
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