NETSUKE: KUMOSUKE.
Japan. Edo period.

So-called Guaiacum wood heavily worn with shiny patina. Standing Kumosuke (porter; offering his services along the stations of the T鬹aid?road); the head turned and his hat with a thick chin strap in his left hand; the right resting on the fundoshi. H.8.1cm. Condition A/B. Tiny chip on the left foot.

Provenance:
-Old collection no. 336.
Art trade; Van Ham.