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89 | GAhO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF ThE
ShIChIFUKUJIN WIThIN DAIKOKU’S BAG

By Gaho (1901-1986), signed Gaho 雅邦
Japan, Tokyo, first half of 20th century

The superbly stained and polished ivory netsuke in the shape of
Daikoku’s tied up bag of riches, a rat with red eyes seated on top.
The netsuke consists of two parts, the hinge in the shape of a
scroll, and can be opened to reveal the Shichifukujin (seven lucky
gods). One side shows Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Daikoku, Benten &
Bishamonten inside the takarabune (treasure ship). The carving is
beautifully detailed, even the gods in the back show extremely fine
carving. The other side shows Fukurokuju flying on a crane amongst
clouds, carved in high relief. Himotoshi through the underside of
the bag above the signature GAHO.

Gaho’s carving heritage goes back to the Hakumin school of Edo,
which he entered at fifteen. He was the pupil of Jitsuga (previous
lot 88).
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUr 1.500,-

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