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An ivory netsuke of Ikkyû with a skull. Late 19th century

Auktion 1053 - Übersicht Köln
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst - Netsuke, Okimono, Lack und Sagemono, Schwertschmuck
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An ivory netsuke of Ikkyû with a skull. Late 19th century

Standing and chanting, carrying a skull by a rope.
Height 6,1 cm

According to legend, the Zen priest Ikkyû (1394-1481) went around on New Year's Day with a skull to remind people of the ephemeral nature of existence and the significance of the Buddhist way.