Page 61 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

66 | A BRILLIANT STAG ANTLER NETSUKE
OF A YAWNING DARUMA
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

An unusual depiction of Daruma, appearing almost boy-like,
awakened from his 9-year meditation and yawning with his hands
behind his back, though it appears more that he is shouting with
wide opened eyes and mouth. The subject appears to be a variation
of the pumpkin daruma, as the daruma emerges from an inanimate
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use of the antler material. Himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 6.3 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.

Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-

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