A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910: Item # 1480701
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910: Item # 1480701
Please refer to our stock # 4115 when inquiring.
EUR €900
Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer.
Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm.
State of conservation: Very good
