Katalognummer: NE0920-032 AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF CHINNAN SENNIN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An early ivory netsuke depicting Chinnan Sennin with an expressively carved face, standing and holding an alms bowl before him, a dragon emerging from it and resting its head on the hermit’s back. The ivory has a beautifully glossy, yellowish patina turning into a deep caramel color throughout. Note the finely carved scales of the dragon and flowing sleeves of the sennin. Good, angled himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 6.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected age cracks and stunning, natural patina. Provenance: Old Viennese private collection, collection no. 28, acquired from Galerie Zacke. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-032 AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF CHINNAN SENNIN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An early ivory netsuke depicting Chinnan Sennin with an expressively carved face, standing and holding an alms bowl before him, a dragon emerging from it and resting its head on the hermit’s back. The ivory has a beautifully glossy, yellowish patina turning into a deep caramel color throughout. Note the finely carved scales of the dragon and flowing sleeves of the sennin. Good, angled himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 6.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected age cracks and stunning, natural patina. Provenance: Old Viennese private collection, collection no. 28, acquired from Galerie Zacke. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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