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341 An ivory netsuke of Chôryô and Kôsekikô, by
Nagahisa. Mid-19th century

Kôsekikô with a scroll in his hand rides over
a bridge while Chôryô presents the sage with
the shoe he has rescued from the dangerous
dragon-infested waters. Signed Nagahisa.
Height 4.1 cm

€ 400 – 600

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342 A fine ivory okimono netsuke of Chôryô
and Kôsekikô, by Hôshinsai.
Second half 19th century
Chôryô, rising from the water on the back of
a dragon and looking up to Kôsekikô who is
crossing the river on the back of his horse,
holding a scroll in his right hand. Inscribed
Hôshinsai and seal Hôzan. Chipped.
According to the legend, Kôsekikô rewards
Chôryô for having rescued his shoe by handing
him over his scroll. This scroll, the famous Tora
no maki, made Chôryô a wise man both in
military and political matters.
Height 4.8 cm; width 4.0 cm
Provenance
Nagel, Stuttgart, 16.5.2008, lot 1674
€ 700 – 900

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