A WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUSUKE WITH RICE BAIL
A WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUSUKE WITH RICE BAIL
Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The lucky god with dark inlaid eyes standing on a rectangular base and leaning on a rice bail, his head characteristically large in proportion to the rest of his body, making for an amusing composition, the face showing a quizzical expression. Himotoshi to the underside.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUSUKE WITH RICE BAIL
Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The lucky god with dark inlaid eyes standing on a rectangular base and leaning on a rice bail, his head characteristically large in proportion to the rest of his body, making for an amusing composition, the face showing a quizzical expression. Himotoshi to the underside.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.