A WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRUNKEN SHOJO BY TOMINBy Tomin, wood netsukeJapan, Tsu, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.105, no. K743.A fine wood netsuke depicting a drunken Shojo in front of a gigantic sakazuki (sake cup), which she has emptied. One of her distinctive attributes is her full long hair, which was crimson and was said to contain a much sought-after dye. The drunkenly laughing face as well as the thick and long hair are skillfully incised. Well-rounded shape, himotoshi between the well-carved feet and the signature TOMIN slightly hidden on her leg. Tomin was a brilliant student of Minko from the Tsu school, and in terms of refinement, stain and finish of the carving, certainly surpassed him.HEIGHT 3.3 CMCondition: Very good condition, the patina is slightly worn in some areasProvenance: Julius and Arlette Katchen collection