The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 204
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KOKO SENNIN

Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • KOKO SENNIN
  • Unsigned
  • Boxwood
  • 3.2cm., 1 1/4 in.
Of small size, the sennin seated in a large alms bowl, his head leaning to one side and resting on his hand; the slightly worn wood bearing a good patina.

Catalogue Note

Koko (Ch. Hu Kung) was a wizard, who to the bewilderment of his neighbours, would disappear into a pot at nightfall.