A lacquered ivory netsuke of a Ranryo-o dancer
A lacquered ivory netsuke of a Ranryo-o dancer
By Shugyoku, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Standing, wearing formal attire and with a dragon headdress as he proffers a tray with two sacred jewels, his robe gold lacquered with formal designs and his long wig lacquered red; signed Shugyoku. 3.8cm (1½in) high.
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A lacquered ivory netsuke of a Ranryo-o dancer
By Shugyoku, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Standing, wearing formal attire and with a dragon headdress as he proffers a tray with two sacred jewels, his robe gold lacquered with formal designs and his long wig lacquered red; signed Shugyoku. 3.8cm (1½in) high.