Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013

Lot 929

A Japanese wood netsuke of a sennin holding a peach late 19th century

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £480

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Description

A Japanese wood netsuke of a sennin holding a peach late 19th century, his face contorted with surprise as a small figure emerges from the fruit, unsigned, 8.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, and thence by descent.