The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 185
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FUKUROKUJU BY RAKU

Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • FUKUROKUJUBY RAKU
  • Signed in an irregular elliptical reserve Raku
  • Ivory, the deer's eyes inlaid  
  • 6cm., 2 3/8 in.
The God stands, smiling as he strokes the antlers of a deer which lies at his feet, looking up; the slightly worn ivory bears a good patina.