Tametaka (為隆) was a renowned ''
netsuke
A is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an box, later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.
History
Traditionally, Japanese clothing – ...
'' carver from
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
, Owari province, central Japan. He is considered the founder of the art of ''netsuke'' carving in Nagoya.
He was mentioned in the ''
Sōken Kishō'' (装劍奇賞), a compilation published in Osaka in 1781 by Inaba Tsūyrū, in which over 50 ''netsuke'' masters are listed.
His exact biographical dates are not for certain, it is speculated he might have lived about 1730 to 1790, but could also have lived until 1830.
Around 500-600 ''netsuke'' are known to exist by his hand.
His works are known for their intricate details and dynamism.
He also signed his works with "''Kinjōnan Tametaka''" (金城南為隆),
''Kinjōnan'' translated meaning "south of
Nagoya Castle".
Another renowned carver who continued the Nagoya school tradition was
Ikkan (1817–1893).
Bibliography
* Hurtig, Bernard (1973) Masterpieces of Netsuke Art: One Thousand Favorites of Leading Collectors, p. 51, no. 134
* Eskenazi Ltd. (1993) Japanese Netsuke from the Carré Collection, pp. 128-129, no. 149
* Eskenazi Ltd. (1997) Japanese Netsuke, Inro and Ojime from the Dawson Collection, pp. 34-35, no. 47
* N. Davey, MTH, p. 188, no. 563
* F. Meinertzhagen, MCI, p. 834
* A. Ducros, NS, p. 80
* Sydney L. Moss, EIN, p. 81, no. 56
* A. Katchen, N7, p. 31, no. K328
* G. Lazarnick, NIA, p. 1075
* R. Barker and L. Smith, NMSJ, p. 95, no. 164
* R. Bandini, SON, p. 82, no. 116
References
External links
A Nagoya-School Wood NetsukeBonhams : A wood netsuke of a tiger By Tametaka, Nagoya, 18th centuryLot 355 - TAMETAKA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TSUITATE WITH
Culture in Nagoya
History of Nagoya
People from Nagoya
Netsuke-shi
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