Ivory Netsuke. Shojo In A Sake Cup. Signed Ryumin, Edo School. Japan, Meiji Period.

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Object description :

"Ivory Netsuke. Shojo In A Sake Cup. Signed Ryumin, Edo School. Japan, Meiji Period."

Ivory netsuke depicting a seated Shojo sailing in a sake cup and using a huge fly swatter as an oar. Signed Ryumin, Tokyo school, Meiji period Japan. Diameter: 3.5cm. Shojo are mythical beings without malice, with a strong penchant for sake; they serve as an example for children as a disastrous example of the effects of alcohol. CIC provided

Price: 360 €

Artist: Ryumin
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Diameter: 3,5cm

Reference: 1449559