An ivory netsuke of a young man and a kappa, by Tomochika. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1227 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a young man and a kappa, by Tomochika. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €

An ivory netsuke of a young man and a kappa, by Tomochika. Late 19th century

The kneeling young man with a topknot and wearing a kimono and hakama raises his long sleeve to hide from a kappa at this side. Signed Tomochika in an irregular reserve.
Height 3.6 cm