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277 An ivory netsuke of a laughing 278 An ivory netsuke of a boat filled 279 A partially stained ivory netsuke of
Fukurokuju. with takaramono. Kadori Myôjin on a catfish.
Early 19th century First half 19th century First half 19th century

Standing and holding a gnarled staff, The slender boat is filled with tama, Wearing only a fundoshi, Kadori
the long beard reaching down to Daikoku’s mallet, rice bales, a key, a Myojin lies on the “eartquake fish”
his shoes, his robe incised with money bag (kanebukuro), a hat and trying to calm its movements by
Hidemasa-type scrolls. Chip. the mino. Chip. pressing down the namazu’s head
Height 4. 7 cm Height 1.6 cm; length 7.9 cm with his hands, the man’s legs wide
apart, the right foot resting on a
€ 500 – 800 € 200 – 300 gourd, laid to the side apparently
useless against the fishes movements.
The namazu’s eyes of black horn.
Length 6.1 cm

€ 400 – 500

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