A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century. - image-1

Lot 258 Dα

A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century.

Auktion 1036 - Übersicht Köln
14.06.2014, 10:00 - Netsuke-Sammlung Kolodotschko I
Schätzpreis: 800 € - 1.200 €
Ergebnis: 1.220 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century.

Illustrating the fairy tale 'Bunbuku chagama, the head and bushy tail of the badger turned sideways to form a compact shape. The chagama lacquered brown, the knob of the lid green, details heightened with makie; the himotôshi lined with g
Height 2.2 cm; length 3.7 cm

Provenienz

Private collection. Boston