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Lot 826 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a Harugoma dancer. Late 18th century

Auction 1179 - overview Cologne
25.06.2021, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst
Estimate: 1.800 € - 2.400 €
Result: 2.250 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood netsuke of a Harugoma dancer. Late 18th century

Laughing, a tenugui wrapped around his head, the left hand raised and playing a hand puppet with a horse’s head with his right, the wide opening to the puppet's back forming the larger of the two cord holes.

Harugoma dancers belonged to the many street entertainers at New Year's.
Height 8 cm

Provenance

West German private collection with old collection number 410, sold at Van Ham, Cologne, 12.6.2019, lot 2266
Private collection, Berlin, acquired at Zacke, Vienna, 2.11.2019, lot 200