LOT 0212 A WOOD NETSUKE OF KIKUJIDO
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF KIKUJIDO Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as the chrysanthemum boy seated on a dense bundle of kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms, appearing like a cloud, on which he floats. Draped over his shoulder is a blossoming kiku branch, appearing like a Buddhist nyoi scepter. He is biting his teeth and his glaring eyes are inlaid with dark horn. A compact, functional netsuke with large, hollow himotoshi - the smaller one cleverly hidden behind one kiku flower. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Excellent worn condition, the himotoshi show wear showing this netsuke was worn. Provenance: Formerly Helen and Jack Mang collection, then Luxembourg private collection acquired at Quinn's auction galleries, 7 December 2012, lot 553.
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