RECUMBENT BOAR BY ICHIMIN

Estimate

4,000 - 4,500 GBP

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Description

RECUMBENT BOARBY ICHIMIN
Signed in an oval reserve Ichimin to
Wood
3.7cm., 1 1/2 in.

The wild boar is typically rendered, reclined with its fore legs slightly raised and supporting its head as its snout is lowered to the ground.

Catalogue Note

Ichimin was well known for his carvings of beasts, particularly the animals of the zodiac. His work compares favourably with that of his Master Ikkan but is distinguished by its more dainty and delicately finished features.