Unsigned Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: ?stasiatiska Museet (1999) Netsuke. Netsukeutst?llning 16 Oktober 1999 - 9 Januari 2000, p. 73. Exhibited: ?stasiatiska Museet, Netsukeutst?llning, Sweden, Stockholm, 16 October 1999 – 9 January 2000.
An amusing netsuke depicting a temple servant lying on his belly, his legs crossed at the back, and holding a sakazuki (sake cup) before him, as he is about to drink. The visibly drunk man’s expression is quite amusing, highlighted by red pigment. His courtly robe and hat are also covered in polychrome pigments and gesso, all characteristically worn. Himotoshi through the belly.
LENGTH 7 cm
Condition: Good, complete condition. The pigments characteristically worn as visible in the provided images. Provenance: Ex-Collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman.