Project Description
Rare and Impressive Pair of Okimono of Nio, by Rokko
Meticulously carved in dynamic poses
Each signed. Dates unknown, but probably Meiji period (1868-1912)
Height: 17 cm
Provenance:
Pontgibaud collection, sold Drouot, Objets d’Art du Japon, Collection de Monsieur de G., 26th May 1970, lot 446 (one illustrated in the catalogue)
Since in the same European collection
Fuld records only 14 netsuke by Rokko, covering only 6 subjects, almost all taken from Japanese legend. The artist, about whom we know surprisingly little, never disappoints with his netsuke and okimono, all of which are characterised by originality, technical brilliance, attention to detail and energy
