Lot details By Ikkyu, signed Ikkyu Japan, Nagoya, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved depicting a fisherman, his hands seemingly pulling a rope (the cord of the inro), the head partially covered with a cloth, his face with a joyful expression, the pupils minutely inlaid in dark horn. The cord channel runs through both hands, the underside of the leg with the signature IKKYU within a rectangular reserve. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use. Provenance: European collection. Figural netsuke by this master carver from Nagoya are to be considered extremely rare. The cord channel running through the hands is most unusual.
Lot details By Ikkyu, signed Ikkyu Japan, Nagoya, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved depicting a fisherman, his hands seemingly pulling a rope (the cord of the inro), the head partially covered with a cloth, his face with a joyful expression, the pupils minutely inlaid in dark horn. The cord channel runs through both hands, the underside of the leg with the signature IKKYU within a rectangular reserve. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use. Provenance: European collection. Figural netsuke by this master carver from Nagoya are to be considered extremely rare. The cord channel running through the hands is most unusual.
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