An unusual bamboo root netsuke of a tanuki. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1193 Dα

An unusual bamboo root netsuke of a tanuki. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 200 € - 300 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)
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An unusual bamboo root netsuke of a tanuki. Late 19th century

In accordance with the natural curve of the bamboo root the tanuki stands with head raised, wearing a robe with wide sleeves and a bundle around his shoulders. With a thin coating of transparent lacquer.
Height 5 cm

Provenance

Rudolf and Johanna Pohl, acquired in the late Meiji period in Japan (sold at Nagel, Stuttgart, 11.11.2008, lot 2252)