AN IVORY NETSUKE OF RAIDEN AND A KARAKO

Description:

Japan, one signed; Ikkosai, 19th c./Meiji Period
H. 6,2/ 4,1 cm
Raiden carved in standing position, beating a drum. No himotoshi at the back, signed. - Netsuke of a Karako riding a hobby horse, dressed in a robe with lacquered decoration imitating brocade. Head of the Karako and horse, as well as on hand and the feet are carved in ivory.
From a German private collection, assembled, between the 1950s and 1970s - Trade certificate: The sales permit for this lot is available - Minor wear, one hand of Karako lost