A WOOD NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU WITH KARAKO
Signed Gengensai
Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Daikoku, one of the seven gods of good fortune is represented here with his characteristic flat beret and holding a buddhist temple bell (mokugyo) which he hits with a mallet, his mouth wide open as if calling for prayer; the boy besides him raises his hand in a gesture of offering. Good patina and signed GENGENSAI under the himotoshi on the back.
HEIGHT 4.6 cm
Condition: Very good worn condition.
Provenance: French Private collection acquired in 1995 from an antiques dealer in Italy, by repute.