A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN
A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN
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Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and powerful ivory netsuke of Gama Sennin stroking hisbeard and holding a small toad, another very large toad is on his back. Gama has an emaciated rib cage, a finely carved flowing robe with long draping sleeves and his face is expressively carved. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 10.2 cm
Condition: Good condition with age cracks. It appears the netsuke was once heavily inked, as vestiges remain in the crevices.
Provenance: British collection.
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A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN
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Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and powerful ivory netsuke of Gama Sennin stroking hisbeard and holding a small toad, another very large toad is on his back. Gama has an emaciated rib cage, a finely carved flowing robe with long draping sleeves and his face is expressively carved. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 10.2 cm
Condition: Good condition with age cracks. It appears the netsuke was once heavily inked, as vestiges remain in the crevices.
Provenance: British collection.
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