A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF KAN'U WITH HIS HALBERD

A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF KAN'U WITH HIS HALBERD

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Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Boldly carved, the God of War standing holding his halberd in one hand, its blade issuing from a stylized dragon's mouth, pensively stroking his long beard with his other hand. His robes detailed with incised tiger skin stripes, tied at the waist by a sash with a central lion mask ornament. Generously excavated himotoshi to the back. The well-toned wood bearing a good patina.

HEIGHT 7.8 cm

Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear, small chip to the halberd's handle smoothened over time.