An ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a boat, by Ryôkoku. Early 20th century - image-1

Lot 291 Dα

An ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a boat, by Ryôkoku. Early 20th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 976 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a boat, by Ryôkoku. Early 20th century

Four of them seated merrily, while Bishamonten stands at the bow and looks into the distance, Daikoku and Ebisu handle the helm, the fully blown sail bears the character “takara” (treasures). Signed Ryôkoku.
Height 4.3 cm