A very large and unusual boxwood netsuke of Chōkarō Sennin. 18/19th century

A very large and unusual boxwood netsuke of Chōkarō Sennin. 18/19th century Standing on one leg, holding a large double gourd in both hands, from which a horse has jumped; the figure carved with a grotesque facial expression, robe stripped from the right shoulder, with an emaciated chest and visible ribs along the back. Signs of wear and a fine crack; the horse’s head later. Height 9.3 cm

Estimation:900€

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