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AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SWIMMING NINGYO (MERMAID)UnsignedJapan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved and heavily stylized, this ningyo is almost entirely fishlike, apart from the human face with intense expression and neatly incised hair, with well-detailed scales and fins. The reverse with two large himotoshi.LENGTH 8.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few minuscule nicks, possibly an old worn-down chip to the edge of the tail fin. Fine, dark patina.Provenance: European collection.Literature comparison: Compare a related dark wood netsuke of a swimming ningyo, formerly in the collection of Raymond Bushell and now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.91.250.110.

A TSUISHU LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SAGES AND ATTENDANTSUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The manju netsuke lacquered in tsuishu (carved red-lacquer) and depicting Chinese sages and attendants below pine trees on both sides, all against a finely carved hanabishi (lit. flower diamonds) ground. Central himotoshi and looped metal cord attachment on the inside, which is lacquered in black.DIAMETER 4 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, some fine natural age cracks to the sides.Provenance: French private collection.

A FINE GILT-INLAID LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH IMPERIAL MONSUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryThe two-part manju lacquered in rich gold takamaki-e with a central kiku (chrysanthemum) mon crest and surrounded by six kiri (paulownia) mon crests inlaid in gilt. Both are imperial crests of Japan. The reverse with a large central himotoshi, the area around it slightly concave to accommodate the knot, the interior housing the cord attachment.DIAMETER 3.7 cmCondition: Good condition with age cracks.Provenance: US private collection.The use of two individual mons usually alludes to the union of two families. This may well have been a gift to someone from or associated with the Imperial family.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI AND CUBJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The mother lion and its young are seated side by side on their rear haunches, their fur finely incised and heightened with sumi, neatly detailed with curled mane and floppy ears, the mother's mouth agape revealing sharp teeth and with a bushy and furcated tail, the underside well carved with the shishi's legs and paws as well as two himotoshi.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, a minuscule chip to one paw, expected age cracks.Provenance: German private collection.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0096).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO FIGHTING SHISHI BY KINSHIBy Kinshi, signed KinshiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A compact and lively study of two Shishi engaged in a tussle. One Shishi seems to have the upper-hand has he bites fiercely into his opponent's paw, making him clench his teeth in pain. The hairwork is finely incised and the curly mane and bushy tail are carved very well. The signature KINSHI 珡紫. is located on the right leg of the dominant Shishi in a raised rectangular reserve. The small himotoshi through the back of one of the lion dogs.HEIGHT 3.1 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, few minor vertical age cracks, very appealing patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI COMBING HIS HAIRJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting a seated Oni with a satisfied facial expression, holding a water basin in his left hand, and a comb in his other hand, brushing through his hair and using the water to slick the hair back. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age, with a crack to the right foot and to the water basin. Provenance: Tajan, Arts du Japon, 25 October 2012, Paris. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A WEASEL ON A BAGJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Charmingly carved as a weasel slouched on an outsized bag, its head slightly raised, the eyes inlaid in dark horn. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside.HEIGHT 2.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with expected wear and age cracks, fine honey-colored patina. Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DOVEJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved ivory netsuke of simplistic form, depicting a resting dove with its face facing ahead. Two asymmetrical himotoshi at the underside.LENGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

MITSUCHIKA: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF THREE SAGES AROUND A WELLBy Mitsuchika, signed Mitsuchika 光親 Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely and intricately carved as three sages and a boy standing around a well on a naturalistically carved base, two sages holding a fan and a scroll and the boy reclining over a water bucket. The well is decorated with a pair of lion masks on the top and supports three water jars, one of them has overturned and the water is pouring down. Single himotoshi and signature MITSUCHIKA to the underside.HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and few tiny natural age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE WITH PORTRAYAL OF A LADYJapan, 19th centuryThe marine ivory netsuke of rectangular shape, depicting a nicely carved portrait of a lady. Two himotoshi at the backside. Stunning amber hued patina.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Good condition with traces of wear and age, and natural age cracks. Provenance: German private collection, acquired between 1960 and 1990.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE WOOD AND LACQUER NETSUKE OF HOTEIJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved cypress wood depicting Hotei holding his cane while looking up. His hand touching the head. The robe in black lacquer in the saishiki style loosely hanging from his body thereby uncovering his chest and belly.HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Fine condition with some wear to the lacquer.Provenance: German private collection.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TAILOR WITH PAIR OF SCISSORSJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The stained ivory netsuke, depicting a seated tailor, wearing an elongated robe with a fine floral pattern, and depicted with a joyful facial expression, holding a pair of scissors in his left hand. One himotoshi at the backside and the other at the underside. Fine honey hued patina.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SENNINUnsignedJapan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from a hollow branch of antler, the feet inset and the top plugged, depicting a sennin stroking his beard and holding a hyotan (double gourd) next to his face. The gourd is often associated with Chokaro Sennin, however several sennin are portrayed with hyotan, which contain the elixir of life. The stag antler of a stunning caramel-brown color, a prime example of the unique patina stag antler can develop. Functional and generously excavated himotoshi through the back.HEIGHT 7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks.Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980.

IKKOKUSAI: A LACQUERED SEED POD NETSUKE WITH BUDDHA HAND CITRUSBy Ikkokusai, signed Ikkokusai Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The seed pod netsuke with a multicolored lacquered Buddha hand citrus, surrounded by feathers, with the red lacquered signature IKKOKUSAI on the right side. The fabric string threaded through the two symmetrical himotoshi on the underside.LENGTH 6.2 cmCondition: Worn condition with extensive wear, cracks with associated loss to the seed pod, and loss to lacquer. Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman, purchased from Yagi, Kyoto, 2003. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture.

GYOKUZAN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A NUDE WOMAN WITH FANBy Gyokuzan, signed Gyokuzan Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The ivory netsuke depicting a carving of a nude lady, on a rounded base, hiding her sensitive area with a fan, bearing an amusing facial expression, one finger pressed coyly against her cheek. Two himotoshi through the back and the underside with engraved artist signature Gyokuzan.HEIGHT 5.8 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age, and small notches.Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

HIDEMASA: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNINBy Shuosai Hidemasa I, signed Hidemasa Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)The sennin seated with a cheerful expression and inlaid eyes, holding the back of his trusty toad, which is leaning on the immortal's shoulder. Gama Sennin wearing a long flowing robe under a leafy apron and vest, small himotoshi to the back and underside, the later signed within an irregular reserve HIDEMASA.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minimal wear, and age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE WITH SKULL AND LOTUSUnsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The manju-style netsuke carved in openwork on the front side with a large lotus leaf, a skull, a pair of grave posts, a lotus bud and a hossu (Buddhist fly whisk). The backside carved with a single lotus leaf and with a central himotoshi.LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural 'flaws' to the material. Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison: A similar netsuke was sold by Lempertz, The Papp Collection of Netsuke, 16 June 2018, Cologne, lot 1183 (sold for 1,364 EUR).

RIMU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A PUPPYBy Rimu, signed RimuJapan, Iwami province, 19th centuryCarved as a puppy with an incised fur coat, its front legs placed afore and with inlaid eyes. Signed underneath RIMU and two himotoshi.LENGTH 3.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEIJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The pot-bellied lucky god leaning against his treasure bag and holding an uchiwa fan in his right hand, his face is carved expressively. The wood with an exceptional patina, the details finely carved. The treasure bag with signature and himotoshi.LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with expected wear. Provenance: German private collection.

A LARGE AND RARE PAINTED GIGAKU WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF SUIKO-OUnsigned Japan, Nara, late 19th century - early 20th centuryBoldly carved with a stern expression marked by intense eyes below furrowed brows, the unusual hat with two upturned side flaps and an elegantly curved crown, some details heightened with pigment. The back carved with a thick himotoshi bar.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Good condition with some wear to wood and pigments, few minuscule nicks, and occasional light scratches.Provenance: Ex-collection Grandvuinet. Sotheby's, 14 July 2006, London. European collection P. Jacquesson, acquired from the above.Suiko-o translates to 'drunken barbarian king' and the character appears along with his followers at the end of the Gigaku performance.Literature comparison: Compare an 8th-century Gigaku mask of Suiko-o in the Tokyo National Museum, object number N-231.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RABBITJapan, 19th centuryThe rabbit seated with delicately incised fur and its long ears carved trailing down the back, with inlaid pink bead eyes. Natural himotoshi running through the legs.HEIGHT 3.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: English private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONISigned Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th centuryCarved as Shoki, the demon queller, standing and carrying his downward-pointed sword in his right hand, the other hand holding the captured oni upside down by the devil's legs. Two himotoshi at the backside, as well as the engraved but illegible artist signature.HEIGHT 6.4 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age, restoration to left hand. Provenance: European private collection.

JUGYOKU: A TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF JUROJIN RIDING A BIRDBy Jugyoku, signed JugyokuJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Well-carved as the lucky god holding his gnarled cane and fan, wearing a long robe incised with cloud designs and diapered patterns, seated atop a large bird with neatly incised wings and eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the underside with two asymmetrical wood-ringed himotoshi and the signature JUGYOKU within a red lacquer-inlaid square plaque.WIDTH 4.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Fine honey-brown patina.Provenance: French private collection.The bird carved in the present netsuke combines elements associated with ducks (the overall position of the bird) and sparrows (the short beak). It appears to be at least partly inspired by the story of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume), a traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0113).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

MASAMITSU: A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME HOLDING A TENGU MASKBy Masamitsu, signed MasamitsuJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved with the Shinto goddess of mirth, Okame, sitting, hiding her face behind a tengu mask, dressed in a flowing robe, her hair neatly incised. Himotoshi through the underside and there also signed MASAMITSU. HEIGHT 2.8 cmCondition: Tengu nose restored, otherwise good condition.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A COPPER MASK ASHTRAY NETSUKE OF OKAMEJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The Okame mask of characteristic design, with large full cheeks, a thin nose, small eyes, the mouth forming a gentle smile, the large forehead with hikimayu eyebrows. The reverse with an opening which functions as an ashtray, and a mounting for suspension.HEIGHT 4.7 cmCondition: Good condition, some wear, small nicks and dents.Provenance: French private collection. Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman, purchased from Otsuki, Kyoto, 1973. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture. The reverse with a collector's label numbered '221'.

A LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A LOTUS PODJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The lacquered wood netsuke, finely carved as a lotus pod, with loose and movable seeds inside each pit. The long stem curling to form the natural himotoshi.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: Age cracks and some small notches, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: Canadian private collection.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A CICADAJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The stag antler netsuke depicting a cicada with folded wings. The large central himotoshi central at the bridge on the underside.LENGTH 6.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman, purchased from Ito, Tokyo, 2007. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture.

A STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMAJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting Daruma with a joyful facial expression, wearing an elaborated and loose-fitting robe, carrying two temple bells in the left hand and pressing a mallet against his cheek with the other. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Fine condition with minor traces of wear and age, and tiny chips to shoes. Provenance: Sothebys, Paris, in 2015. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FLAT IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEASANTUnsignedJapan, 17th - 18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)Of flat slightly curved shape, depicting a standing peasant, dressed in long robes, leaning on a stick and looking towards his left, the hat tied onto his back. Himotoshi through the waist.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, with age cracks, and a fine honey colored patina.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

AN IVORY RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE WITH KIKU BLOSSOMSUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryFinely carved in openwork and stained with a formal design of a kiku blossom to each side, further decorated with tendrils and leaves. Himotoshi through the center.DIAMETER 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIJapan, 19th century The finely carved ivory netsuke, depicting the demon queller, Shoki, kneeling, wearing a cap and an opulently patterned robe, pressing down a large straw hat, trapping an oni underneath. The underside shows a nice honey hued patina with the himotoshi right next to the oni.LENGTH 5.1 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear, and age, with tiny chips. Provenance: An important private collection in Bavaria, Germany, assembled during the 1950s and 1960s.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A SIGNED BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF RAKAN HANDAKASigned with a kakihanJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The rakan is shown seated; dressed in a half-shouldered monastic robe and holding an alms bowl from which a mighty dragon emerges, wrapping around his side, its scales finely incised. Two himotoshi underneath, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot, signed on the underside with a kakihan. HEIGHT 3 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor surface wear, and fine patina.Provenance: European collection.

A FINE NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING SHIMEJI MUSHROOMSUnsigned Japan, Nagoya, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of attractively compact form, finely carved as a cluster of two large and three small mushrooms, the undersides of the larger caps neatly incised with radial gills, the underside of the netsuke naturalistically carved with roots. Natural himotoshi between the mushroom stalks.HEIGHT 3.4 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Fine, smooth, dark patina.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison: Compare a related boxwood netsuke of mushrooms by Hogen Tadayoshi, also dated 19th century, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 6 November 2012, London, lot 176 (sold for 2,500 GBP). Compare a related wood netsuke of mushrooms by Tadatoshi, also dated to the 19th century, at Bonhams, The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2049 (sold for 3,500 USD).

A RESIN NETSUKE IN THE SHAPE OF A PEACHJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The resin netsuke in the shape of a peach with engravings of leaves and a gilt metal physalis cast in the center revealing an inlaid coral as the core of the fruit. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside together with two small metal loops for suspension on a necklace. HEIGHT 5.3 cmCondition: Good condition with surface wear. Provenance: East German private collection, assembled in the 1970s and 1980s.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN CARRYING A HUGE DOUBLE GOURDJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The humorous netsuke carved as a tiny man, wearing a simple robe, carrying an enormous double gourd on his shoulders, stabilizing it with his right hand. The double gourd forming the natural himotoshi and a fine honey colored patina at the backside.HEIGHT 7.2 cmCondition: Good condition with traces of wear and age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

MUNEMITSU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FROG ON BAMBOOBy Munemitsu, signed Munemitsu Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting a smooth-skinned frog (kaeru) perched on a naturally carved short rod of bamboo consisting of two nodes. Himotoshi running through the bridge at the underside with the artist signature MUNEMITSU engraved next to it.LENGTH 4.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Tajan, Arts du Japon, 25 October 2012, Paris. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A KIRI (PAULOWNIA) WOOD NETSUKE OF A SAMBASO DANCERJapan, 19th centuryThe rustic netsuke depicting a standing Sambaso dancer, holding an open fan in one hand, the other arm raised to his head, carved wearing the traditional Okina mask, long robes, and a tall headdress. Two himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 6.3 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Canadian private collection.

A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY ON A BAMBOO SHOOTUnsignedJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and bearing a rich patina, depicting a contented monkey grasping onto an outsized bamboo shoot, the face with large bulging eyes. Large himotoshi through the monkey.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Very good condition, fine patina.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.

A PRESSED HORN MANJU NETSUKE WITH SAMURAIJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of circular shape, fine relief with a samurai on horseback on one side and a further samurai above a turbulent sea on the other.DIAMETER 4.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minor surface wear and abrasions to the edges. Provenance: European private collection.

MASATSUGU: AN IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH TENGU MASKBy Masatsugu, signed Masatsugu Japan, late 19th century Finely carved as Okame seated on the phallic nose of a tengu (crow demon), her hair finely incised and colored black, the tengu mask with a fierce expression. Natural himotoshi through the mask. Signed underneath with MASATSUGU.HEIGHT 3.3 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A POLYCHROME YAKIMONO PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF DAIKOKUJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The porcelain netsuke modeled as the god of prosperity with a cheerful facial expression wearing a voluminous robe and his characteristic hat (Daikoku-zukin), leaning against his treasure bag, holding the uchide no kozuchi (magic hammer) in his right hand. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.LENGTH 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

OKATOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A WOLF WITH HAUNCH OF VENISONAfter Okatomo, signed OkatomoJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as an emaciated wolf with neatly incised and inked fur, large pricked ears, and eyes inlaid in dark horn, eating a haunch of venison in front of it, some sinew from the carcass in its mouth, the underside with the signature OKATOMO within a rectangular reserve.LENGTH 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few natural age cracks.Provenance: British private estate.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CRICKET INSIDE A PUMPKINJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved as two pumpkins attached to their branch, the leaves showing finely carved veins, the larger vegetable with a cricket in anabori. Small himotoshi to the underside next to the incised artist signature.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

A GILT BRONZE NETSUKE OF A KABUTOJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The bronze netsuke crafted in the shape of a suji-bachi kabuto. The rounded hachi formed by ten plates with small-raised bosses (hoshi) and suspending the shikoro. The opening on the top called te-hen or hachi-man-za, surmounted by a loop serving as the himotoshi. WIDTH 5.1 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

A SAISHIKI WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAMEJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from hinoki (cypress) wood and painted with polychrome pigment, depicting Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, with her characteristically puffed cheeks, elongated forehead, parted hair, and a benevolent smile. The himotoshi bar at the backside of the mask and two tiny, pierced holes to her temples.HEIGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Fine condition with abrasions to the paintwork. Provenance: European private collection.

A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A RESTING FARMERUnsignedJapan, probably Nagoya, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The well-toned wood finely carved as a resting farmer holding a straw bag slung over his back, a sickle tucked under his belt. Note the sensitively carved expression. The wood is pleasingly worn with a fine, unctuous patina. Very large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition. Minor surface wear and few light surface scratches.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison:A related netsuke was sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 27 March 2020, Vienna, lot 88 (sold for 2,022 EUR).

MINKOKU IV: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF TWO FARMERS WITH DOGBy Minkoku IV, signed Minkoku Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting a dynamic scene with two farmers, one of them carrying a goose on his back and commanding his dog to chase a rabbit that tries to sneak between the legs of the second farmer, who lifts his foot to make way for it. Single himotoshi encircled by flower petals and signature MINKOKU underneath.HEIGHT 2.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A GROUP OF FOUR WOOD NETSUKE OF ANIMALSJapan, 19th to early 20th centuryThe first depicting a tanuki tea kettle from the famous tale Bunbuku Chagama, with a movable lid at the top. The second carved as two leverets with inlaid eyes. The third of ebony wood depicting three rats on a rice bale, a movable bone rat peeks out of a hole to the side, the underside signed. The fourth an adorable crouching hare with inlaid eyes.LENGTH 2 - 4 cmCondition: Overall good condition with wear and few surface scratches. The fourth missing an inlaid eye and with an old chip to one ear. Provenance: German private collection.

A GROUP OF THREE WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND DARUMAJapan, 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912)The first depicting Hotei carrying his bag and a karako on his shoulders, appealing patina. The second portraying Daruma completely enveloped in his robe, only his face is visible, signed to the underside. The third with Hotei holding his treasure bag open, next to him a karako, signed to the underside.HEIGHT 3.8 - 4.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with some wear. Provenance: German private collection.

TENZAN: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A DARUMABy Tenzan, signed Tenzan Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved depicting Daruma seated on a large flywhisk, his mouth open in a joyful expression, the handle carved as a coiled dragon, the hair finely incised. The handle signed TENZAN, with natural Himotoshi.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: French private collection. Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman, purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 1989. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture. A small collector's label with numbered '17' on the back of the Daruma.

A SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF TOBOSAKU SENNINJapan, 19th centuryThe peach sennin standing and holding a fruiting peach branch in one hand and a basket in the other, wearing a neatly incised robe, the features carved with fine detail. Small himotoshi to the back.HEIGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, expected age cracks and wear, fine patina. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF DARUMAJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as the Zen patriarch Daruma, sitting in a meditative pose, almost entirely enveloped in his robe, wearing a stern, meditative expression. Two himotoshi at the underside with one himotoshi being especially largely excavated. HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

HOKEI: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A MAN FIXING A WHEELBy Hokei, signed Hokei Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)The boxwood netsuke depicting a man sitting atop a wagon wheel, fixing it with a tool in his hands. The central himotoshi in the middle of the wheel and the signature HOKEI engraved to the side of the wheel.HEIGHT 3.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture.

AN IVORY NETSUKE DEPICTING THREE MONKEYS CLIMBING ON A SCREENJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved ivory netsuke depicting three monkeys with neatly incised fur and inlaid eyes climbing on top of a screen showcasing figural sceneries. With natural himotoshi.HEIGHT 5.3 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: East German private collection, assembled in the 1970s and 1980s.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF TOBOSAKU SENNIN WITH PEACHUnsignedJapan, 17th - 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Perfect as a little hand charmer, carved to depict Tobosaku Sennin (Dongfang Shuo) carrying an outsized immortality peach, which he has stolen from Seiobo. The immortal is wearing a long flowing robe with neatly incised folds as well as a leafy apron, his beard falling elegantly on his chest, the back with two himotoshi. HEIGHT 7.5 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, fine patina.Provenance: German private collection.

A LEATHER TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH) AND ENSEMBLE WITH SILVER-FITTED KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING A TIGER AND YOUNGUnsigned Japan, late 19th centuryThe pipecase and pouch in tooled brown leather, the pouch applied with a shibuichi kanamono with silver and gold highlights depicting a tiger and dragon, fitted with a kagamibuta netsuke, the shibuichi plate with gilt and silvered decoration of a tiger and cub amid crashing waves, set into an ivory bowl, the components joined with a silver chain and fittings.LENGTH 19.5 cm (the pipecase) and 12 cm (the pouch), DIAMETER 5.5 cm (the netsuke)Condition: Good condition with some wear and traces of use, particularly to leather, the ivory bowl with light surface scratches and good patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.ificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.

A GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER THREE-CASE INROUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryOf rounded rectangular form and oval section, the ro-iro ground finely decorated in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, with gold flakes and mother-of-pearl inlays depicting flowers issuing from a craggy rock on both sides. The interior of nashiji ground. With a hardstone ojime, a wood bead and a carved wood manju netsuke with dense leafy tendrils.HEIGHT 7.5 cmCondition: Traces of age and wear, one gold leaf with restoration.Provenance: British private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT HORSEJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved depicting a reclining horse, with its long legs tucked underneath, the head curiously raised and turned to its right, and the tail sweeping round to the front. Either Himotoshi at the underside and the backside of the horse.LENGTH 5.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear, and natural age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman. Richard R. Silverman (1932-2019) was a renowned Asian art collector with one of the largest private collections of netsuke outside of Japan. He lived in Tokyo between 1964 and 1979 and began to collect netsuke there in 1968. Since the 1970s, he wrote and lectured about netsuke and was an Asian art consultant for Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams. His gift of 226 ceramic netsuke to the Toledo Museum of Art constitutes perhaps the largest public collection of these miniature clay sculptures in the world. After moving to California, Silverman became a member of the Far Eastern Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1984. In 1993, he joined LACMA's Executive Board. He served on the board of directors for the International Society of Appraisers from 1986 to 1994 and served nine years as chair for the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Commission. Richard Silverman was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his decades-long promotion of Japanese culture.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TSUITATE (STANDING SCREEN) WITH A SHISHI AND PEONYJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Well carved in sukashibori (openwork) as a standing screen of upright, rectangular form, carved with a shishi and peony to the front, the reverse with leaves and rockwork as well as two himotoshi skillfully integrated into the depiction. HEIGHT 4.2 cm, WIDTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.Provenance: Formerly in a German private collection, acquired prior to 2007. The underside with an old collector's label, '203'.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ACTOR WITH FANJapan, 19th centuryThe wood netsuke depicting an actor standing in an expressive pose with an amusing facial expression, wearing long flowing robes, and holding an open fan in his right hand. Two himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 5.7 cmCondition: Small loss to hairline top, usual surface wear and small notches, otherwise good condition. Provenance: German private collection, acquired prior to 2007.