Japanese Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 252
A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHOKARO SENNIN
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £280
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Description
A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHOKARO SENNIN
EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY
The Immortal grimacing with exertion as he lifts a large double-gourd over his shoulders, wearing loose robes opening to reveal his emaciated rib cage, a coat of mugwort leaves on his back, 8cm.