A boxwood netsuke of a karako with a drum, by Masanao. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 337 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a karako with a drum, by Masanao. Second half 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 250 € - 350 €
Result: 310 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of a karako with a drum, by Masanao. Second half 19th century

Wearing an ornate collar the boy keels in front of Daikoku’s hammer which he tries to lift. Signed Masanao in a rectangular reserve.
Height 2.9 cm

Provenance

Kolodotschko Collection