NETSUKE: SENNIN GAMA.
Japan. Edo period. 18th c.

Juvenile Sennin Gama; gleefully laughing at the small toad confidently seated on his right hand on his lap; head raised inquisitively. The Sennin; wearing a belted robe with double collar of dense leaves; wide sleeves billowing; his right leg drawn up at an angle. Ivory; lively and fine carving; polished and finely engraved with detailed darker accents. Both eyes inlaid in dark horn. Beautiful glossy; in parts golden-yellow or brownish patina from use. Signed on a rectangular reserve: Tomotada. The famous carver from the Ky魌o School; active between 1750-1800; listed in the Soken Kisho. This netsuke; illustrated in MCI p. 912; belongs to the small group of human or divine figures by the artist who is famous for his animal carvings. H.4.4cm; W.4.5cm. Condition A.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.