19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka

19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka

19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
This is a finely carved boxwood netsuke depicting the Skeleton of the Buddhist Priest Danka beating on a Mokugyo, or Buddhist Temple Drum. Very nice detail and wonderful symmetry all throughout, rich patina. It sports a chimney himotoshi that begins on the bottom of the mokugyo, and continues around the spine of the skeleton. This is an unsigned and larger version of this popular Japanese legend. Netsuke measures 1.28 inches (3.3cm) wide, 1.45 inches (3.6cm) long, and 1.75 inches (4.5cm) tall. It is in excellent preserved condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. Specializes in the sale of AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE and Related Items, at affordable prices for beginners, but, regularly carry higher end pieces at bargain prices for experienced collectors. We are members of the International Netsuke Society. If you have any questions, please inquire. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OFFERINGS. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST!
19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Buddhist Priest Danka
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