Project Description
Wood Netsuke of a Sleeping Monk by Masayoshi
His head resting on a mokugyo, which resonates pleasingly when tapped, a clapper in his hand
Signed. Circa 1830
Length:4.6 cm
This or a similar netsuke was in the sale of W.W. Winkworth, Christie’s London, 26th June1978, lot 75
Provenance:
Godfrey collection, acquired by the grandmother of the present owner, 1932
MR4992
