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Katalognummer: NE0920-005 A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A large and powerful ivory netsuke of Gama Sennin stroking his beard and holding a small toad, another very large toad is on his back. Gama has an emaciated rib cage, a finely carved flowing robe with long draping sleeves and his face is expressively carved. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 10.2 cm Condition: Good condition with age cracks. It appears the netsuke was once heavily inked, as vestiges remain in the crevices. Provenance: British collection.   Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -