An ivory netsuke of a giant. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 590 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of a giant. Mid-19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of a giant. Mid-19th century

A long-legged giant with curly hair lies full length in a boat and is about to stuff his pipe, while a monkey tries to climb his back and a small man in hakama squats behind his legs. Inscribed Tomochika.
Height 3.1 cm; length 8.6 cm

The scene probably refers to the Japanese traveller Wasobyôe who on his extended journeys meets upon the giant Kochi.