6 Nov 2012
10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Fine Japanese Art Morning Session
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Fine Japanese Art Morning Session
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Two wood netsuke of Raiden and Okame
Early 19th century
The first showing the God of Thunder seated, looking up and scowling, holding his geta with both hands and with his drum strapped to his back, his teeth and eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); the second of Okame bending forwards with her backside exposed as she warms herself (on a brazier), unsigned, 3.5cm (1⅜in). (2).
The first showing the God of Thunder seated, looking up and scowling, holding his geta with both hands and with his drum strapped to his back, his teeth and eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); the second of Okame bending forwards with her backside exposed as she warms herself (on a brazier), unsigned, 3.5cm (1⅜in). (2).
Sold for
£2,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 木彫根付 二点 （雷電、お亀） 19世紀前期
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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