An Osaka school oblong ivory manjû of Hotei, by Dôraku. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 100 Dα

An Osaka school oblong ivory manjû of Hotei, by Dôraku. Second half 19th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 488 € (incl. premium)

An Osaka school oblong ivory manjû of Hotei, by Dôraku. Second half 19th century

The unshaved god looks out from his sack, yawning heartily, the head resting on both hands. Signed Dôraku in an irregular reserve.
Length 4.4 cm

Provenance

Barry Davies (1948-2005), London

Literature

Barry Davies 2002, N12667