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Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-292 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF ROCHISHIN KILLING THE BUTCHER Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, late 18th – early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke depicting bare-chested Rochishin (in Chinese Lu Chi Shen) in the process of slapping and killing the butcher who attacked him with a knife, after Rochishin provoked him because he was harassing the daughter of an acquaintance. Rochishin then became a priest in order to avoid capital punishment. The present netsuke shows the dramatic scene as Rochishin prepares to strike the butcher who looks up frightenedly, aware of his dire fate. Inlaid eyes of dark horn and large himotoshi through the underside and back. HIEGHT 5.5 cm Provenance: British private collection. Condition: Excellent condition, fine patina. Schätzpreis 估價: € 500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 250 -