LOT 236 A SUPERB AND RARE LACQUERED IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA …
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A SUPERB AND RARE LACQUERED IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Gama Sennin is depicted here standing and leaning on a cane, holding a toad in one hand and another is climbing up on his side. A hossu (Buddhist flywhisk) is tucked into his sleeve visible in the backside, next to the asymmetrical well-hollowed out himotoshi. The ivory netsuke is lacquered in three colors – green, dark-red and bright red negoro lacquer. HEIGHT 8.5 cm Condition: Minor wear to lacquer, thin age cracks – very good condition. Provenance: French private collection, ex collection Beasley sold at Sotheby’s March 1984, lot 109 and purchased from Alain Ducros in 1988.
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