A fine ivory okimono netsuke of Chôryô and Kôsekikô. 19th century - image-1

Lot 342 Dα

A fine ivory okimono netsuke of Chôryô and Kôsekikô. 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

A fine ivory okimono netsuke of Chôryô and Kôsekikô. 19th century

Chôryô, rising from the water on the back of a dragon and looking up to Kôsekikô who is crossing the river on the back of his horse, holding a scroll in his right hand. Insribed Hoshinsai with seal.
Height 4.8 cm; width 4.0 cm

According to the legend, Kôsekikô rewards Chôryô for having rescued his shoe by handing him over his scroll. This scroll, the famous Tora no maki, made Chôryô a wise man both in military and political matters.