NETSUKE. RAIDEN WITH OKAME IN A BATHTUB. WOOD. SIGN.: SUKETADA.

The thundergod standing with his right leg on clouds; while his left leg is still in the tub; held by Okame; who got the knack by thus distracting him; while drawing his drum out of his furoshiki. Probably boxwood with dark patination; very well carved details. The pupils inlaid silver. Signed on an oval cartouche. Hida-school. W.4;3. Condition: A.

See for a similar piece LA; p. 1049.Art trade; Van Ham.