An okimono ivory netsuke of Benten. Late 19th century - image-1
An okimono ivory netsuke of Benten. Late 19th century - image-2
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Lot 416 D‡α

An okimono ivory netsuke of Benten. Late 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 600 € - 700 €
Result: 3.500 € (incl. premium)
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An okimono ivory netsuke of Benten. Late 19th century

The goddess accompanied by a young servant with a shield inserted in his belt, standing on the body of a dragon which forms a kind of mandorla behind her. Very fine and detailed engraving, the scales of the animal and the hair of the goddess very finely engraved and with dark tones. Spraying waves to her left, meticulously carved and polished in the style of Hokusai’s waves. Signed Gyokushu.Restored.
Height 5.5 cm

Provenance

Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 – 1921)

Literature

Illustrated in: Brockhaus, p. 9, no. 6
Cf. the signature in: MCI, p. 105