A wood netsuke of Hankai, by Hachishô. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 769 Dα

A wood netsuke of Hankai, by Hachishô. Mid-19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.240 € (incl. premium)

A wood netsuke of Hankai, by Hachishô. Mid-19th century

Standing in full armour and helmet with feet wide apart and forceful expression, carrying a board decorated with an oni’s head under his arm, with which he will break open the door to the emperor’s palace. The tiny eye pupils of black horn. Signed Hachishô in a rectangular reserve.
Height 5.1 cm

Hachishô is a rare artist only mentioned in the 1928 publication by F.M. Jonas.