A FINE NETSUKE OF A DRUMMER

Description:

Japan, Meiji period
H. 5,5 cm
Carved in standing position, holding a drum, wearing a haori richly decorated with gold lacquer inlays and floral emblems, with humourous facial expression, wearing an 'eboshi 'made of horn. Lacquered wood.
From a South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear