Signed Minko with kakihan Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: ?stasiatiska Museet (1999) Netsuke. Netsukeutst?llning 16 Oktober 1999 - 9 Januari 2000, p. 26. Exhibited: ?stasiatiska Museet, Sweden, Stockholm, 16 October 1999 – 9 January 2000.
Depicting Tekkai Sennin laughing and holding his gnarled cane. His robe is flowing and shows the typical mugwort leaves. Large asymmetrical himotoshi and signed MINKO plus kakihan.
HEIGHT 11.5 cm
Condition: Good condition, attractive natural patina. The tip of the cane repaired. Provenance: Ex-Collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman.