Project Description
Boxwood Netsuke of a Sennin and Dragon
The sennin possibly Soshi seated comfortably on his familiar, a dragon, which rests its head in his master’s lap, grasping two tama in its claws. The beast’s eyes are studs of silver
Signed with an unidentified kaō. Late 18th century
Height: 4.5 cm
Provenance:
Old English collection
MR5215
