Giovanni Bottero

Japanese Art Auction (Shinto & Buddhism)

Wooden netsuke of Fukurokuju, the god of good fortune with a long beard and a smiling face, holding a gnarled staff in one hand and a tama (sacred pearl representing wisdom and knowledge) in the other, a karako (child) at his side - for he protects children
Two himotoshi in the back to pass the inro cord
Height 5 cm
Width 2.8 cm
Collection
A small scratch

Netsuke en bois de Fukurukoju, le Dieu porte bonheur à longue barbe et au visage souriant, tenant un bâton noueux d'une main et un tama (perle sacrée représentant la sagesse et la connaissance) de l'autre, un Karako (enfant )à ses côtes -
car il protège les enfants
2 Himotoshi dans le dos pour passer le cordon d l'inro
Hauteur 5 cm
Largeur 2,8 cm
Collection
Une petite  égrenure

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