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Katalognummer: NE1119-157 A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A SENNIN Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine ivory netsuke of a standing Sennin holding a large gourd over his back, tied together and held in place with his left hand. In the other hand he holds a basket (presumably) filled with peaches. Both are symbols for immortality and could identify this Sennin as either Tobosaku or Chokaro. The Sennin has long hair and a trifurcated beard. The angular himotoshi are found in the back where the typical mugwort leaves of the Sennin’s cloak are visible just beneath his obi. The mountain hermit looks up to his right towards the heavenly sky, screaming with a beautifully crafted enigmatic expression. HEIGHT 8 cm Condition: Very good condition. Amazingly the feet are completely undamaged. Good, yellowish patina and very few natural age cracks. The once inked pupils have been slightly worn. Provenance: Hungarian collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -