A tall wood netsuke of Kan'u
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
The Chinese general standing in a typically dignified attitude, stroking his long beard with one hand and clutching the knot of his belted robe with the other, his hair tied in a knotted scarf and his garments undulating in the gentle breeze; unsigned. 11.1cm (4 3/8in) high.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection.
Sold at Sotheby's, London, 21 June 1995, lot 25.
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Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
The Chinese general standing in a typically dignified attitude, stroking his long beard with one hand and clutching the knot of his belted robe with the other, his hair tied in a knotted scarf and his garments undulating in the gentle breeze; unsigned. 11.1cm (4 3/8in) high.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection.
Sold at Sotheby's, London, 21 June 1995, lot 25.
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