|
Antique Japanese netsuke, a sagemono; a legendary figure of Chokwaro and his horse. Chokwaro is said to have lived in China at the end of the 7th century when he traveled through China on his horse which carried him thousands of miles without food or drink. The horse was kept in a gourd when not required by Chokwaro. To revive the animal, Chokwaro simply wet the end of the shrivelled gourd and the magic beast came to life. The netsuke is made from stained ivory and dates to 19th century. 3 1/8" (8 cm)
|
