A stained ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a phoenix boat, by Ryûchin. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 789 Dα

A stained ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a phoenix boat, by Ryûchin. Mid-19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 620 € (incl. premium)
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A stained ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Good Luck in a phoenix boat, by Ryûchin. Mid-19th century

The boat with a fully blown sail surrounded by foaming waves with a tiny minogame, with Jurôjin and Fukurokuju at the bow, Daikoku and Ebisu displaying a scroll at the back and the other three gods seated on the other side, while a tiny crane stands on Hotei’s bag. Signed Ryûchin with kaô in a tanzaku-shaped reserve.
Height 3.2 cm, width 4.5 cm

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