Rare Signed Japanese Figure With Harvest Basket Netsuke

A superior example of Japanese miniature sculpture from the famed Meiji era. This netsuke captures a beaming figure in a moment of celebratory prosperity, embracing a large woven basket. While many 19th-century toggles were unsigned, this piece bears a red-seal artist’s mark on the base, documenting it as a work of specific professional craftsmanship.

The artist has utilized the natural density of bone to achieve incredible detail, from the individual strands of the woven basket to the delicate floral patterns on the figure's garments. Signed netsuke are highly sought after by collectors for their historical provenance and guaranteed level of artistry. It remains a functional piece of art, complete with its original cord-threading holes.

It measures 4.5cm x 2.5cm x 4cm.

Material: Hand-carved bone with traditional black ink highlights.

Era: Meiji Period (Late 19th Century).

Signature: Artist signature in a red-seal reserve on the base.

Condition: Museum-quality vintage condition with a rich, even patina.

Stock code - CG-CCU-044