An boxwood netsuke of Gama Sennin. Mid-19th century

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An boxwood netsuke of Gama Sennin. Mid-19th century

The youthful Gama Sennin in a finely pleated robe and twisted belt seated in a relaxed, elegant pose on his huge toad, the eye pupils of which are inlaid with black horn and the pimpled skin depicted in fine relief. Finely carved and polished. Signed Masanao. Restored.
Height 4.4 cm

Provenance

Collection Henry S. Trower, Somerset (1843 -1912), sold at Glendining's, London, 31.3.1913, lot 167 (not illustrated)
Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855–1921), acquired at the above auction

Auction 1157, Cologne

Lot 419 Dα

Estimate:
600 € - 750 €

Result:
2.750 €

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