Lot details By Shukosai Anraku(sai), signed Anraku 安乐 Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Bodhidharma is shown seated almost completely enveloped in his robe, only his face is left uncovered with a humorously stern expression, as Daruma recovers from his nine-year wall gazing. The facial features are finely crafted with inlaid eyes of dark horn and minute incision work for the beard and brows. The ivory is attractively stained. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath and signed ANRAKU. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Belgian collection, purchased from Lempertz, Cologne. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0126).
Lot details By Shukosai Anraku(sai), signed Anraku 安乐 Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Bodhidharma is shown seated almost completely enveloped in his robe, only his face is left uncovered with a humorously stern expression, as Daruma recovers from his nine-year wall gazing. The facial features are finely crafted with inlaid eyes of dark horn and minute incision work for the beard and brows. The ivory is attractively stained. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath and signed ANRAKU. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Belgian collection, purchased from Lempertz, Cologne. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0126).
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