19c netsuke BUDDHIST PILGRIM with gong

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19th century boxwood and lacquer netsuke of a standing man laughing with his mouth wide open, and with a mokugyo (wooden Buddhist gong) hanging on his chest. The figure probably represents a lay person on a Buddhist pilgrimage. Very well carved, expert use of lacquer, very pleasant patina. Height 2.18 inches.

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19c netsuke BUDDHIST PILGRIM with gong

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