An ivory netsuke of Taira no Koremochi and a hannya. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 1028 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Taira no Koremochi and a hannya. Late 18th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 1.178 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of Taira no Koremochi and a hannya. Late 18th century

After partying Koremochi has fallen asleep, while a hannya hovers above him, holding a maple branch in reference to the maple viewing (momijigari) on Mount Takao.
Height 5.7 cm