A RARE WOOD NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF A CAT GEISHA AND CLIENT Unsigned Japan, Edo/Tokyo, second half of 19th century The cat, dressed in a kimono with one forepaw raised in a dancing posture, while another cat dressed in a robe reclines at her feet, its head raised and mouth wide open, their eyes inlaid in dark horn. HEIGHT 6.2 cm Condition: Very good condition, microscopic chip to one ear. Provenance: European collection. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke, dated to the 19th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.211.2035. Auction comparison: A wood netsuke of a cat geisha by Ittan was sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 131 (sold for 11,376 EUR).