By Hidemitsu, signed Hidemitsu Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The rakan Handaka Sonja standing and holding up his alms bowl from which his pet dragon magically emanates. Note the finely carved and incised details, as well as the good asymmetrical himotoshi. Signed within an oval reserve on the rakan’s back.
HEIGHT 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko. Purchased at Kunsthandel Klefisch, Cologne, 25th Auction, November 1983.