A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintaro. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 371 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintaro. Late 18th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.600 €
Result: 2.108 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of Yamauba and Kintaro. Late 18th century

Standing on one foot, dressed in loose leafy robes revealing her bare bosom, the 'Old Woman of the mountains' carries Kintarô on her shoulder. The naked Golden Boy, holds two mushrooms hanging from a rope. Restored.
Height 7.8 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Düsseldorf