A Japanese wooden netsuke of a slumbering Shojo, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Asian Art
LOT 107
A Japanese wooden netsuke of a slumbering Shojo, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 22 278
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About this Item
A Japanese wooden netsuke of a slumbering Shojo, Meiji period, 1868-1912
the carved figure resting her head heavily in her upturned hand, with peaceful expression and long flowing hair, the outer robes with diaper decoration, her loose pants with geometric design, signed, minor chip, 3,5cm high
Provenance
Property of the Late Albert Newall and hence by decent to the current owner.
Property of an Oriental Collector.
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