Netsuke - Woman With Parchment And Kappa - Japan - 19th Century

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Object description :

"Netsuke - Woman With Parchment And Kappa - Japan - 19th Century"

Surprising netsuke in lacquered wood representing a woman fighting over a parchment (or a piece of fabric?) with a Kappa, that is to say a mischievous little aquatic yokai.

Japan, 19th century.

Superb patina of use revealing the successive layers of lacquer.
Natural himotoshi, the rope of the inro being able to pass through a series of holes between the two characters.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.8 cm
Depth: 2.3 cm
Width: 3.6 cm

Shipping is careful and will be done the day after receipt of payment.

Price: 550 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Lacquer
Width: 3,6 cm
Height: 3,8 cm
Depth: 2,3 cm

Reference: 1275067