Lot 1245 D‡α

A Tokyo school wood netsuke of Daruma as a courtesan, by Gyokkô. Late 19th century

Standing grim-faced, his wide obi tied into a huge bow in front, as was the custom for courtesans, holding a sceptre (jui) while a tobacco pouch with ojime hangs at his hip. Head, hands, feet and tobacco pouch of ivory, the sceptre of mother-of-pearl with glass beads. Signed Gyokkô on a red lacquer tablet.
Height 5.4 cm