Attributed to Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856), unsigned Japan, Tanba, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a standing Gama Sennin holding the leg of a large toad, which sits on his shoulder. The Sennin’s eyes are inlaid in pale translucent horn and the toad’s eyes in dark horn. The mugwort leaf cloak is neatly incised and the long, trifurcated beard of the immortal is finely carved. The wood is of a good, typical color. Himotoshi through the Sennin’s side.
HEIGHT 6.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor associated wear. Extremely minor restoration to a tiny nick by the toad’s left eye. Provenance: Ex collection Doris Grell, sold at Van Ham, Asian Art, 4 December 2018, Cologne, lot 2209 (2.838 EUR).