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Lot 412 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Daikoku with gods of luck. Late 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 550 € - 750 €
Result: 875 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood netsuke of Daikoku with gods of luck. Late 18th century

With a hammer in his right, dragging a large sack behind him with his compatriots Fukurokuju, Bishamonten and Benten looking out, holding stiff fans. Powerfully carved, engraved and polished. Partial remains of original black colouring. Inscribed Yoshinaga.
L 5,2 cm

Provenance

Collection Walter L. Behrens, Manchester (1861 - 1913), sold at Glendining's, London, 1.12.1913, lot 360 A (not illustrated)
Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 – 1921), acquired at the above auction