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A set of six Japanese Netsukes, Meiji.

Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
715 - 894 EUR
726 - 907 USD
Hammer price
17 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A set of six Japanese Netsukes, Meiji.

Comprising; three figures of Fukurokuju, signed, ivory, height 5-7 cm. A figure of a man, height 5 cm, ivory, signed. A figure of a man, height 5 cm, ivory, signed. A figure of a man carrying a big bag, height 3,8 cm, signed.
A figure of a man with a staff, height 4,4 cm, ivory, signed.

Provenance

A Swedish Private Collection of Snuff bottles and Netsukes.

More information

Fukurokuju's name consists of the characters for happiness, wealth and longevity. According to Chinese tradition he is the incarnation of the southern polar star. He is easily recognized by his prominent feature - a very high bald head, that symbolize the store of wisdom acquired during a long life.