AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF SAIGYO HOSHI, CIRCLE OF JOBUN

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AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF SAIGYO HOSHI, CIRCLE OF JOBUN Circle of Jobun, unsigned Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, Saigyo Hoshi depicted standing with his head tilted upward in a joyful, almost ecstatic expression, the smiling face with deeply carved features and an expressive open mouth. He wears layered robes falling in softly rounded folds and holds a large kasa hat before his body, its surface intricately incised with radiating leaf-like patterns. The wood has developed a beautifully worn patina from generations of handling. Generously excavated himotoshi to the reverse. The style is that of Jobun and his followers. HEIGHT 6.5 cm The netsuke depicts the story of Saigyo Hoshi (actually Sato Norikiyo), who was a member of the Minamoto clan and a favorite of Emperor Toba (reigned 1107-1123). However, in 1137, he left the court and his family, became a wandering priest, and from then on called himself Saigyo Hoshi. He traveled throughout Japan, preaching and reciting his poems. In painting and the arts and crafts, he is often depicted walking past Mount Fuji and admiring its summit. The theme is known as “Fujimi Saigyo” (Saigyo viewing Mount Fuji). Museum comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of a pilgrim gazing at Mount Fuji, 7.3 cm high, in the Powerhouse Collection, object number 96/60/1.

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