MIGHTY SENNIN GAMA. IVORY.
18th c.

The unusually big Sennin with the typical wide broad face and the expressive; big eyes; all this proves its probable origin from Ky鹲h?according to Alain Ducros. As many Sennin Gama he holds a frog in front of his chest. He wears a belted robe worn in the back and a leafy collar and apron. Very finely carved and engraved; partly stained for effect and with a beautiful; golden-yellow natural patina. H.12;6cm. Condition A.

Provenance:
-Old collection no. 335.

Literature:
-Compare with the article of Alain Ducros: Ivory Tall Figures: Kyoto or Kyushu in INSJ; Vol. 33; No. 1 Spring 2013.

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