A FINE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A GOURD, STYLE OF KOKUSAI By a follower of Kokusai, signed Koku 谷 Japan, Asakusa, Tokyo, mid to late 19th century An elegant Asakusa school netsuke rendered from a select section of stag antler, carved in the form of a double gourd. The carver has skillfully employed the natural shape and surfaces of his organic material to render an attractive composition with leafy vines and tendrils. The finely veined paulownia leaves partly with simulated wormholes. Signed to one side of the lower section with a red-lacquer inlaid seal KOKU. LENGTH 7.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected flaws to the material. Provenance: From a private collection in Florida, USA. 5% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.