Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A remarkably expressive wood netsuke depicting Gama sennin laughing, one hand raised in disbelief as the other points at the ridiculousness of the toad clambering up his robe. Dressed in an atypical manner as a foreigner, wearing an undershirt and a loincloth over his breeches, the bulging belly gently protruding, and the stockings pulled tight over his clog-like shoes. The face carved with an amused expression, with the mouth wide open and eyes crinkled, the neatly incised hair arranged in voluminous curls to the nape. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi to the back.
HEIGHT 10.4 cm
Condition: The toad is restored. A loss to the top of the head. Otherwise good condition with minor wear and traces of use.
Museum comparison:
Compare a related wood netsuke, likely by the same studio, 18th century, 11.4 cm, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.211.2302.
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