SHUYO: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY HOLDING A LOTUS FLOWER

SHUYO: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY HOLDING A LOTUS FLOWER
By Shuyo, signed Shuyo 秀予
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The boy standing tall, the eye pupils attractively inlaid in reddish horn, holding one hand to his ear and the other holding a large blooming lotus stem, the end with a finely carved lotus bud and a crumpled leaf. The boy is dressed in a quite unusual attire, elegantly decorated with various patterns, the sleeves finely flowing. The depiction is probably a symbol for a Kannon (Guanyin), who is frequently seen holding a lotus flower in this position and who is also known as the goddess of motherly compassion. Well-placed, functional himotoshi to the back and signed on a fold of his garment near the knee SHUYO - a rare artist.

HEIGHT 8.5 cm

Condition: Superb and original condition - few, fine age cracks. Good, yellowish patina to the reverse.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
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