A WOOD NETSUKE OF RAIJIN WITH GETA Unsigned
Japan, probably Tanba, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The God of Thunder leaning forward with a clawed hand and foot grasping a geta in front, holding a second geta in his other hand, the pupils inlaid in dark horn and the fangs in bone, the muscles and hair finely detailed, the underside with a central himotoshi, the interior with an eyelet for cord attachment.

HEIGHT 2.6 cm

Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, a plugged knot in the wood to one shoulder, the himotoshi plug is a later replacement.
Provenance: French private collection.