Netsuke of an amused fisherman made of ivory

Description:

Japan, 2nd half 18th cent.
H. 6,2 cm
Clutching a carp under his arm, an axe in his right hand, his long beard and head hair as well as his bast apron almost completely cover his body.
German private collection, collected between 1960 and 1990 - The EU trade certificate for the sale of this lot is available - Traces of age