A wood netsuke of a boy and ox
A wood netsuke of a boy and ox
By Masashige, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The large boy seated, sleeping and holding a flute on the back of a recumbent ox lying with its head turned to the left, its legs folded beneath for compactness and its eyes inlaid; signed Masashige. 3.8cm (1½in) wide.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A wood netsuke of a boy and ox
By Masashige, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The large boy seated, sleeping and holding a flute on the back of a recumbent ox lying with its head turned to the left, its legs folded beneath for compactness and its eyes inlaid; signed Masashige. 3.8cm (1½in) wide.