LOT 130 IKKOSAI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A NIO APPLYING MOXA B…
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IKKOSAI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A NIO APPLYING MOXA By Ikkosai Saito Itaro, signed Ikkosai Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Rimondi, Gianni: Combien de Ikkosai. Part 1. In: International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 39, no. 2, Spring 2019, page 16, fig.7. The usually powerful athletic temple guardian, here poked fun at, is depicted with an expression of suffering while he clutches his right leg with both hands, to which he has applied burning moxa. The ivory is finely stained and has developed a rich patina, particularly to the back. Good detail to the garland and to the folds of his flowing robe. Himotoshi to the back and signature IKKOSAI 一光齋 to the underside. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Fine condition with minor wear to details and beautiful, rich patina. Provenance: British collection. Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy used to heat particular points of the body by using burning dried mugwort.
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