An ivory netsuke of Yamauba and Kintoki. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 309 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Yamauba and Kintoki. Late 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €

An ivory netsuke of Yamauba and Kintoki. Late 18th century

The mountain woman reclining, leaning on one hand, similar to the well-known representation of a sleeping sarumawashi, while Kintoki, leaning on her back, holds a large stone in his arms. Chipped. Restored.
Width 5.4 cm

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands