A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintarô. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 371 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintarô. Late 18th century

Auktion 1136 - Übersicht Köln
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst (Rüstungen, Schwerter, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Schätzpreis: 1.200 € - 1.600 €
Ergebnis: 2.108 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintarô. Late 18th century

Standing on one foot, dressed in a loose robe revealing her bare bosom and a leafy skirt, the "Old Woman of the Mountains" carries Kintarô on her shoulder. The naked "Golden Boy" holding a rope with a mushroom attached to each end. Restored.
Height 7.8 cm

Provenienz

Private collection, Düsseldorf