The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 268
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TEKKAI SENNIN BY MIWA

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • TEKKAI SENNINBY MIWA
  • Signed Miwa with kakihan
  • Ebony
  • 3.5cm., 1 3/8 in.
The sennin seated with one leg bent, looking up as he blows out his soul, a gourd flask slung on a line around his back.

Literature

For a study of Kioyu in similar style by Miwa, see Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, p.95, no.262.