An Edo school ivory netsuke of a peasant, by Ryûmin. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 79 Dα

An Edo school ivory netsuke of a peasant, by Ryûmin. Second half 19th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.098 € (incl. premium)

An Edo school ivory netsuke of a peasant, by Ryûmin. Second half 19th century

A peasant is taking a rest from carrying his heavy load, two oni inside a furoshiki (wrapping cloth) tied around his back, their demon faces visible in two apertures. Signed Ryûmin with kaô.
Height 3.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany (sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 11/12.12.2008, lot 1054)