Lot 834 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of a tanuki preparing tea, by Shigemasa. Late 19th century

Seated in a sleeveless jacket beside a hibachi with a hot water kettle (chagama), surrounded by a charcoal basket, a feather fan and a bottle, the badger holds a ladle and a cup. Signed Shigemasa.
Height 2.5 cm; length 4.7 cm