A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century. - image-1

Lot 258 Dα

A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century.

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.220 € (incl. premium)

A lacquered wood netsuke of a water kettle changing into a tanuki, by Yûsô. 19th century.

Illustrating the fairy tale 'Bunbuku chagama, the head and bushy tail of the badger turned sideways to form a compact shape. The chagama lacquered brown, the knob of the lid green, details heightened with makie; the himotôshi lined with green stained bone. Signed Yûsô with kaô on a red lacquer tablet.
Height 2.2 cm; length 3.7 cm

Provenance

Private collection. Boston