LOT 369 A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING FARMER
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A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING FARMERUnsignedJapan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A charming wood netsuke of a serenely sleeping farmer lying on a straw mat and holding a scythe, his facial features sensitively crafted evoking an image of both bliss and fatigue. The details are finely carved and the underside houses the very large, asymmetrical himotoshi.LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor surface wear including some wear to the rope of the straw mat underneath.Auction comparison:Compare to a related wood netsuke of a sleeping boy, also dated 18th century, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 29 (sold for 1,952 EUR).
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