Lot 1181 Dα

Three painted wood netsuke, by Shûzan. Second half 19th century

a) Fushimi ningyo in shape of a Hotei standing with a Chinese-style stiff fan and holding the cord of his bag placed beside him, b) Hotei seated on a high Chinese-style table; c) Chinnan Sennin with a dragon rising from an alms bowl. All pieces painted with thin scrolls in gold and large cloud-like patterns consisting of raised red circles filled with various matt colours. All signed Shûzan in a reserve. (3)
Height 4.2 cm; 5.4 cm; 5.4 cm