Page 8 - Fine Japanese Art September 25, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Sagemono

7 | A WOOD NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A spirited old carving depicting Tekkai Sennin holding his staff
upside down in one hand, the other held close to his face, as he
looks upwards towards the heavenly skies. He wears a loose robe,
showing his belly and emaciated rib cage, and a hyotan (double
gourd) is attached to his obi. The eyes are inlaid in dark horn. Good
himotoshi through the back.
5 | A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN HEIGHT 8.5 cm

Unsigned Condition: Good, worn condition. Fine patina. The feet are repaired.
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
A large and powerful ivory netsuke of Gama Sennin stroking his Starting price EUr 1.000,-
beard and holding a small toad, another very large toad is on his
back. Gama has an emaciated rib cage, a finely carved flowing robe
with long draping sleeves and his face is expressively carved. Good,
asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.

HEIGHT 10.2 cm
Condition: Good condition with age cracks. It appears the netsuke
was once heavily inked, as vestiges remain in the crevices.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUr 1.250,-

6 | AN IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN 8 | AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF A pRIEST
Unsigned Unsigned
Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Japan, second half of 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Gama Sennin is standing with one foot raised, leaning on a cane Standing and leaning on a craggy cane, dressed in an elegantly
with one hand, the other hand caressing the toad which sits on flowing robe, his straw hat tied and hanging on his shoulders, well-
his shoulder. The details are well-carved, particularly the face carved and visible in the back. The priest gazes upwards towards
is expressive as Gama looks towards the heavenly skies. Good, the heavenly skies, his mouth slightly opened as if in awe. Good,
asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. asymmetrical himotoshi and stunning patina to the back.
HEIGHT 7.9 cm HEIGHT 6.7 cm

Condition: Good condition, the ivory slightly worn with age cracks. Condition: Very good condition with few expected age cracks and
Provenance: British collection. fine patina.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUr 1.250,- Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUr 1.000,-

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