LOT 327 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF SAMBO KOJIN BY RANSAI
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A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF SAMBO KOJIN BY RANSAIA RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF SAMBO KOJIN BY RANSAIBy Ransai, ivory netsukeJapan, Kyoto, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)In Japanese folklore this group is called the ‘saddle with the three places’ or the ‘saddle with the three treasures’ and relates to the three-faced god Sambo Kojin, also known as the god of the kitchen and the dread of all evil. The group of travelers are seated on the horse led by a servant. The entire composition is set on a base with a singular himotoshi and signature RANSAI 蘭齋 on the underside. A pupil of Hogen Rantei of Kyoto.HEIGHT 5 cmProvenance: British private collection. condition: The ear of the horse is chipped, otherwise good condition.
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