18c netsuke EMACIATED GAMA SENNIN with toad

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18th century netsuke of an emaciated Gama sennin wearing old monk’s robe with his ribs visible sitting on rockery as his constant companion - a toad - affectionately puts its paws on the man’s knees. Somehow netsuke manages to convey the relationship between two characters. Strong early piece with wonderful patina, especially on the back where netsuke was touching the silk of kimono, netsuke of characteristic early triangular section, differently sized large himotoshi arranged in the 18th century fashion. Height 2 inches.

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18c netsuke EMACIATED GAMA SENNIN with toad

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