An ivory netsuke of a seated sage
An ivory netsuke of a seated sage
By Hoshin, Kyoto, Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
Seated, smiling with one hand resting on his raised left knee as a snake slithers around to his right, his robe engraved with scrolling flowers and the snake's eyes inlaid; signed on the underside in an oval reserve Hoshin. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide.
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An ivory netsuke of a seated sage
By Hoshin, Kyoto, Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
Seated, smiling with one hand resting on his raised left knee as a snake slithers around to his right, his robe engraved with scrolling flowers and the snake's eyes inlaid; signed on the underside in an oval reserve Hoshin. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide.
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