A CHARMING SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO’S HORSE... Lot n° 35

Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A charming old ivory netsuke showing Chokaro Sennin’s horse emerging from a hyotan (double gourd), half of its well-carved body shown. Note the fine yellowish patina, with spots of amber color, and the large, asymmetrical, and generously excavated himotoshi underneath. LENGTH 3 cm Condition: Very good condition with old natural age cracks. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980. Old, faded museum number on the underside.