Lot 1194 Dα

A fine wood netsuke of a tanuki, by Ryôkô. Late 19th /20th century

Seated on his tail with the tip visible between his hind paws, his forepaws placed on his belly as if drumming on it, while his distended scrotum lies behind him like a half empty bag, the fine veins rendered in ukibori. One eye pupil of gold. Signed Ryôkô.
Height 3.2 cm