A light wood netsuke of a blind stone lifter. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 181 Dα

A light wood netsuke of a blind stone lifter. Late 19th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

A light wood netsuke of a blind stone lifter. Late 19th century

Grabbing a huge stone with both hands, his face distorted by his effort, the blind eye inlaid in light horn wide open. Inscribed Shôko.
Height 3.6 cm; width 4.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Galerie Gemini, November 1985