AN EARLY LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A MAN WITH HIBACHI Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a man, probably a tea ceremony master, warming his hands on a hibachi (fire bowl). The man’s facial features are worn, and he is visibly exhausted. His robe, as well as the underside are covered in fine and partially worn negoro lacquer. The backside shows a tobacco pouch and netsuke hanging from his obi (belt). The underside with large asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.4 cm Condition: Good, worn condition. Provenance: French private collection.