Ɏ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO SENNIN

Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as Chokaro sennin standing on one foot, the other resting against his ankle, his head raised straining against the weight of the large gourd shaped vessel (hyotan) resting on his shoulders and issuing a voluminous horse’s tail which is withdrawing into the gourd. The immortal is dressed in an artemisia leaf robe, the bearded sennin with an amused expression as he grins a toothy smile, all whilst stroking the tail. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the back and through the sleeve. The ivory with a smooth naturally grown honey-yellow patina. HEIGHT 7.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks. Provenance: Malcolm Fairley, London. A British private collection, acquired from the above. French private collection, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL308317/20).Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as Chokaro sennin standing on one foot, the other resting against his ankle, his head raised straining against the weight of the large gourd shaped vessel (hyotan) resting on his shoulders and issuing a voluminous horse’s tail which is withdrawing into the gourd. The immortal is dressed in an artemisia leaf robe, the bearded sennin with an amused expression as he grins a toothy smile, all whilst stroking the tail. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the back and through the sleeve. The ivory with a smooth naturally grown honey-yellow patina. HEIGHT 7.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks. Provenance: Malcolm Fairley, London. A British private collection, acquired from the above. French private collection, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL308317/20).

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