A KAKI WOOD NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN STRUGGLING WITH A LARGE FISH
Kaki wood netsukeJapan, 19th centuryThe fisherman is struggling to lift a very large fish, presumably a carp, and the scene is reminiscent of ‘stone lifter’ netsuke. Expressive composition, especially the struggling facial features of the carp and man. Himotoshi in the buttocks of the man. Dimensions: LENGTH 5.2 CMCondition: Both legs are damaged, otherwise good conditionProvenance: Galerie Zacke archive