Lot details Unsigned Japan, Nagoya, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as the mirthful Shinto deity Okame kneeling and cradling a large mushroom of distinctly phallic shape in a suggestive position on her lap, laughing gleefully as a result. Her neatly tied up hair is finely carved, her kimono tied in the back houses the himotoshi. The well-toned wood bearing a beautiful, dark patina. Unsigned, however likely by a talented Nagoya carver such as Ittan. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor expected wear and a fine patina. Provenance: Sold at Glendining's, 9 November 1928, London. Ex-collection H. Ellis, acquired from the above. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of man with Okame mask cradling a huge phallus at Bonhams, Netsuke from the Collection of Joseph and Elena Kurstin, 16 December 2022, New York, lot 7 (sold for 6,375 USD).
Lot details Unsigned Japan, Nagoya, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as the mirthful Shinto deity Okame kneeling and cradling a large mushroom of distinctly phallic shape in a suggestive position on her lap, laughing gleefully as a result. Her neatly tied up hair is finely carved, her kimono tied in the back houses the himotoshi. The well-toned wood bearing a beautiful, dark patina. Unsigned, however likely by a talented Nagoya carver such as Ittan. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor expected wear and a fine patina. Provenance: Sold at Glendining's, 9 November 1928, London. Ex-collection H. Ellis, acquired from the above. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of man with Okame mask cradling a huge phallus at Bonhams, Netsuke from the Collection of Joseph and Elena Kurstin, 16 December 2022, New York, lot 7 (sold for 6,375 USD).
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