Project Description

Boxwood Netsuke of Standing Kan’u by Minkoku

A powerful figure, with wonderful movement in the folds of the robe, which is decorated with incised tendrils. The eyes are flush inlays of dark material

Unsigned. Late 18th century

Height: 8.6 cm

Provenance:

Sale, Bonhams London, 8th May 2016, lot 116

Since then in a private Russian collection

MR3161