An ivory netsuke of yamabushi inside the bell of Miidera, by Shûko. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 811 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of yamabushi inside the bell of Miidera, by Shûko. Second half 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
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An ivory netsuke of yamabushi inside the bell of Miidera, by Shûko. Second half 19th century

Sitting inside the bell of Miidera smoking a pipe and taking a rest from the extraordinary feat of carrying the bell up Mount Hiei. Benkei carved separately and held in place inside the bell by a cord. Signed Shûko.
Height 4.4 cm