"Ivory Netsuke. Benten And The White Deer. Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)"
Netsuke in elephant ivory, depicting the goddess Benten riding a white deer, she is surrounded by various characters including Hotei sitting under a tree and two Oni; at the feet of the deer a karako making the offering of a pagoda. Natural himotoshi. Beautiful signature under the base decorated with a ruy. Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Height: 7cm Weight: 87gr Waiting Cities.