† A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU

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† A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU Unsigned Japan, Edo (Tokyo), late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting the lucky god Fukurokuju, carved with a large phallic head flanked by pendulous earlobes, finely incised eyes, a long beard framing an open mouth, holding in his hands a scroll inlaid in bone, and dressed in a robe tied at the waist. Two himotoshi through the back. The choice of wood along with the elegant inlay to the scroll suggests the work of an early Edo carver such as Miwa I. HEIGHT 6 cm 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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