MASATOSHI: A NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SLUMBERING SHOJOBy Masatoshi, signed Masatoshi 正利Japan, Nagoya, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a seated shojo in a deep slumber induced by a hefty amount of sake. One hand is placed in her lap and the other pressed against her cheek, supporting her face, as she gently smiles, perhaps even dreaming of drinking more sake. Her finely incised long hair neatly falls down her back and her robe is adorned with elaborately carved bekko-patterns. The wood of a good color with an attractive patina. Himotoshi through the back and underside and signed within a raised rectangular reserve MASATOSHI.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with typical surface wear.Auction comparison:A similar netsuke by Masajo was sold by Lempertz, Netsuke und Sagemono, 9 June 2017, Cologne, lot 566 (sold for 2,728 EUR).