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A Japanese ivory netsuke depicting a Hannya surprising a samurai from behind as he disembarks, dating to the Meiji period in the late 19th century. The carving presents the two figures in a compact narrative composition, with the Hannya positioned behind and above the samurai.
The scene is arranged vertically, bringing both figures together within a small sculptural format measuring only 4.3 × 3.5 × 3 cm.
The piece is signed and the base is decorated. It is accompanied by a certificate of appraisal and CITES documentation.
The subject combines two figures: a Hannya and a samurai.
The scene is described as showing the Hannya surprising the samurai from behind as he disembarks. The two figures are carved very close together, creating a compact and strongly interconnected composition.
Rather than presenting each figure independently, the carving depends on their physical relationship within the scene.
The composition is arranged within a small vertical format.
The samurai occupies the lower part of the carving, while the Hannya appears behind and above him. This arrangement allows the two figures to be read together as a single narrative group.
Despite the limited dimensions of the netsuke, the scene incorporates both characters into one continuous sculptural form.
The netsuke is carved from ivory.
The material is used throughout the principal composition, allowing the two figures and their clothing to be defined within a unified sculptural surface.
The upper figure is identified as a Hannya.
It is positioned behind the samurai and forms the upper part of the composition.
No additional interpretation or attribution is made here beyond the subject identification recorded with the piece.
The second figure is identified as a samurai.
He occupies the lower part of the composition and is shown in the moment described as disembarking, with the Hannya appearing behind him.
The positioning of the figure contributes to the compact vertical structure of the netsuke.
The netsuke is signed.
No maker attribution is proposed here beyond the presence of the recorded signature.
The base of the netsuke is decorated.
This detail forms part of the recorded characteristics of the piece and can be examined together with the signature on the underside.
The netsuke is dated to the Meiji period, late 19th century.
4.3 × 3.5 × 3 cm
The piece is accompanied by a certificate of appraisal and CITES documentation.
Any import, export, possession, or transport requirements relating to ivory should be checked according to the regulations applicable in the destination country.
A compact ivory netsuke depicting a Hannya surprising a samurai from behind, dating to the late 19th-century Meiji period. The two figures are arranged within a closely integrated vertical composition. The piece is signed, features decoration on the base, measures 4.3 × 3.5 × 3 cm, and is accompanied by a certificate of appraisal and CITES documentation.
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