LOT 238 A RARE TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF SENNIN CHOKARO U…
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A RARE TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF SENNIN CHOKARO Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The sennin is depicted here seated and visibly delighted as his horse emerges from the magical hyotan (double gourd) he is holding. His robe is ornately decorated with floral patterns. The netsuke is lacquered in tsuishu red, an ancient technique developed during the Yuan dynasty in China (also referred to as cinnabar lacquer). The base on which Chokaro sits is decorated on both sides with a fine asanoha pattern and the underside houses the large asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.2 cm Condition: Very good condition. Minor expected wear and discoloration to lacquer. Provenance: German private collection.
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