An ivory netsuke of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin) on a dragon boat

Description:

Japan, signed Mido, Meiji period
H. 5,5 cm, L. 6 cm
Netsuke depicting the Seven Gods of Fortune with their attributes in a dragon boat. The ivory carving is partially colored and partly lacquered in gold. The underside with two himotôshi and an inlaid red-lacquer reserve bearing the artist's signature. Weight: 119 g.
From an old North German private collection, documemted 1995 on a collector's card - The EU trade certificate for the sale of this lot is available - Minor wear, the base with one age crack and very slightly chipped