A WOOD NETSUKE OF EJI WITH MOKUGYO
Wood netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The Shinto priest Eji is carrying a Mokugyo (wooden fish) in front of him and holding the stick in his hands. His head is raised and his mouth is wide open, as he is shouting for the believers to enter the temple. Fine patina, small himotoshi on the reverse.HEIGHT 5.2 CMCondition: Good condition with minor chipping to one footProvenance: British private collection