A boxwood netsuke of Ebisu catching a sea bream. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 730 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Ebisu catching a sea bream. Early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.178 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of Ebisu catching a sea bream. Early 19th century

With a stressed expression to his face, wearing Shintô ceremonial robes and a small eboshi, the sleeves tied back with a tasuki band, he crouches over a large straw hat with a tai underneath. The representation alludes to Shôki catching an oni.
Height 5 cm