A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECLINING GAMA SENNIN ATTRIBUTED TO YOSHINAGA

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECLINING GAMA SENNIN ATTRIBUTED TO YOSHINAGA
Attributed to Yoshinaga, unsigned
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Published: Rutherston & Bandini (2013) Japanese Netsuke, no. 27

A highly unusual variation of the Gama Sennin subject, which has been frequently depicted by members of the Yoshi- school. Gama is shown reclining, in a pose reminding of the classic sleeping sarumawashi motif, his large three-legged toad clambering over him. He has characteristic long arched eyelids and his long hair falls onto his back, rendered by deeply carved grooves for the locks. His robe is lightly engraved with clouds. The toad's eyes are large inlays of dark horn. Fine, even yellowish patina. Himotoshi through the underside.

LENGTH 6 cm

Condition: Good condition, age crack and wear to incised details.
Provenance: Ex collection Jacques H. Carré.
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