A fine large corozo nut netsuke of a god of good luck, by Masaharu. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 291 Dα

A fine large corozo nut netsuke of a god of good luck, by Masaharu. Mid-19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €
Result: 500 € (incl. premium)

A fine large corozo nut netsuke of a god of good luck, by Masaharu. Mid-19th century

Carved with the highly polished and friendly face of either Hotei or Daikoku looking out from the skin of the nut displaying traces of black lacquer. Signed Masaharu in a cartouche reserved from the bark-like skin.
Height 4.3 cm