"Large Size Netsuke Depicting Rakan"
Large size netsuke depicting Rakan made of boxwood depicted seated in a meditation position, with legs crossed and back straight. His hands firmly hold the hossu, a liturgical object, a symbol of his role as a monk.This netsuke is signed Ryukei 隆桂 on an ivory dowel, as is the tuft of hair.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 4cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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