GAHO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF THE SHICHIFUKUJIN WITHIN DAIKOKU’S BAG
By Gaho (1901-1986), signed Gaho 雅邦
Japan, Tokyo, first half of 20th century
The superbly stained and polished ivory netsuke in the shape of Daikoku’s tied up bag of riches, a rat with red eyes seated on top. The netsuke consists of two parts, the hinge in the shape of a scroll, and can be opened to reveal the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods). One side shows Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Daikoku, Benten & Bishamonten inside the takarabune (treasure ship). The carving is beautifully detailed, even the gods in the back show extremely fine carving. The other side shows Fukurokuju flying on a crane amongst clouds, carved in high relief. Himotoshi through the underside of the bag above the signature GAHO.
Gaho’s carving heritage goes back to the Hakumin school of Edo, which he entered at fifteen. He was the pupil of Jitsuga (previous lot 88).
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By Gaho (1901-1986), signed Gaho 雅邦
Japan, Tokyo, first half of 20th century
The superbly stained and polished ivory netsuke in the shape of Daikoku’s tied up bag of riches, a rat with red eyes seated on top. The netsuke consists of two parts, the hinge in the shape of a scroll, and can be opened to reveal the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods). One side shows Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Daikoku, Benten & Bishamonten inside the takarabune (treasure ship). The carving is beautifully detailed, even the gods in the back show extremely fine carving. The other side shows Fukurokuju flying on a crane amongst clouds, carved in high relief. Himotoshi through the underside of the bag above the signature GAHO.
Gaho’s carving heritage goes back to the Hakumin school of Edo, which he entered at fifteen. He was the pupil of Jitsuga (previous lot 88).
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By Gaho (1901-1986), signed Gaho 雅邦
Japan, Tokyo, first half of 20th century
The superbly stained and polished ivory netsuke in the shape of Daikoku’s tied up bag of riches, a rat with red eyes seated on top. The netsuke consists of two parts, the hinge in the shape of a scroll, and can be opened to reveal the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods). One side shows Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Daikoku, Benten & Bishamonten inside the takarabune (treasure ship). The carving is beautifully detailed, even the gods in the back show extremely fine carving. The other side shows Fukurokuju flying on a crane amongst clouds, carved in high relief. Himotoshi through the underside of the bag above the signature GAHO.
Gaho’s carving heritage goes back to the Hakumin school of Edo, which he entered at fifteen. He was the pupil of Jitsuga (previous lot 88).
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
Lot details
By Gaho (1901-1986), signed Gaho 雅邦
Japan, Tokyo, first half of 20th century
The superbly stained and polished ivory netsuke in the shape of Daikoku’s tied up bag of riches, a rat with red eyes seated on top. The netsuke consists of two parts, the hinge in the shape of a scroll, and can be opened to reveal the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods). One side shows Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Daikoku, Benten & Bishamonten inside the takarabune (treasure ship). The carving is beautifully detailed, even the gods in the back show extremely fine carving. The other side shows Fukurokuju flying on a crane amongst clouds, carved in high relief. Himotoshi through the underside of the bag above the signature GAHO.
Gaho’s carving heritage goes back to the Hakumin school of Edo, which he entered at fifteen. He was the pupil of Jitsuga (previous lot 88).
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
Sale price
Time, Location
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