Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A JUROJIN DOLL, ATTRIBUTED TO HIDEMASA

Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A JUROJIN DOLL, ATTRIBUTED TO HIDEMASA Unsigned, attributed to Hidemasa Japan, Osaka, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of compact and rounded form, the Jurojin doll enveloped in a voluminous robe with a cowl draped over his elongated head, the robe incised and inked in irregularly shaped reserves with five different designs including hanabishi, waves and asanoha. The Lucky God depicted laughing, his eyes crinkling to the corners, mouth agape and stained red, framed by ears with distended lobes, and a long and finely incised beard. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the back. Unsigned, however attributed to Hidemasa of Osaka. The beautifully stained ivory bearing a fine patina. HEIGHT 4.3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Museum comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of Fukurokuju with similar features by Hidemasa, signed Hidemasa and kakihan, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), accession number 1985.399.29. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000014-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.