A TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING KARAKO
Tsuishu lacquer and wood netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from solid red tsuishu lacquer depicting a karako leaning and sleepng on hotei’s treasure sack. The boy gently rests his head on the sack while he holds a sunflower in one hand. The sack is covered in a beautiful asanoha pattern; large himotoshi on the underside.LENGTH 3 CMCondition: Generally in good condition with a small restoration to lacquer on the bottom and expected wear.Provenance: German private collection