A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TENGU STIRRING MISO
A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TENGU STIRRING MISO
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A wood netsuke of a tengu holding his amusingly long nose in both hands to stir miso in a bowl held between his feet. He is wearing a tokin cap, and his long hair and the wings in the back are carved with extraordinary detail. Appealing patina to the dark accentuated wood. Good, irregular himotoshi on the underside.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TENGU STIRRING MISO
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A wood netsuke of a tengu holding his amusingly long nose in both hands to stir miso in a bowl held between his feet. He is wearing a tokin cap, and his long hair and the wings in the back are carved with extraordinary detail. Appealing patina to the dark accentuated wood. Good, irregular himotoshi on the underside.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
