A rare wood netsuke of a nursing ningyo, by Kokei. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 752 Dα

A rare wood netsuke of a nursing ningyo, by Kokei. Early 19th century

Auktion 1044 - Übersicht Köln
06.12.2014, 10:30 - Netsuke aus der Slg. Kolodotschko II, Japanische Kunst
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A rare wood netsuke of a nursing ningyo, by Kokei. Early 19th century

Tenderly holding a child with both hands as it feeds at one breast, and grabbing the other breast, her tail curling over in a protective manner and forming the himotôshi. Signed Kokei in a raised oval reserve.
Height 2.7 cm; length 4.2 cm

Provenienz

Betty Jahss, New York (sold at Sotheby’s, London, 13.6.1991, Lot 87)