Netsuke, signed Joryu (Shounsai Joryu) (1) - Boxwood - Boxwood netsuke three inhabitants of Senkyo - Japan - Early 19th century
Signed: Joryu (for Shounsai Joryu, active 1800-1840) Probably Tokyo, circa 1880 The inhabitants of this legendary island have the convenience of a hole through their torso, allowing them to carry each other around using a pole inserted through the aperture (only in Japan!) . Compare with an example in the Bushell collection at LACMA, p. 109 in the catalogue The hindmost figure has worn left thigh and left hand. His right arm has been well replaced 6 gr Royal Mail, tracked and signed
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Signed: Joryu (for Shounsai Joryu, active 1800-1840) Probably Tokyo, circa 1880 The inhabitants of this legendary island have the convenience of a hole through their torso, allowing them to carry each other around using a pole inserted through the aperture (only in Japan!) . Compare with an example in the Bushell collection at LACMA, p. 109 in the catalogue The hindmost figure has worn left thigh and left hand. His right arm has been well replaced 6 gr Royal Mail, tracked and signed
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