A Tokyo school wood netsuke of Urashima Tarô, by Masayuki. Mid 19th century - image-1

Lot 798 Dα

A Tokyo school wood netsuke of Urashima Tarô, by Masayuki. Mid 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

A Tokyo school wood netsuke of Urashima Tarô, by Masayuki. Mid 19th century

With a box, his farewell gift, under his arm, riding on a minogame that is bringing him home after his sojourn at Ryûjin's palace. On his robe a pattern of pine needles, the pine being a symbol of long life. Signed Masayuki with kaô in a gourd-shaped reserve.
Height 3.5 cm