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A set of six Japanese Netsukes, Meiji.
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
752 - 940 EUR
848 - 1 060 USD
Hammer price
17 000 SEK
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A set of six Japanese Netsukes, Meiji.
Comprising; three figures of Fukurokuju, signed, ivory, height 5-7 cm. A figure of a man, height 5 cm, ivory, signed. A figure of a man, height 5 cm, ivory, signed. A figure of a man carrying a big bag, height 3,8 cm, signed.
A figure of a man with a staff, height 4,4 cm, ivory, signed.
Provenance
A Swedish Private Collection of Snuff bottles and Netsukes.
More information
Fukurokuju's name consists of the characters for happiness, wealth and longevity. According to Chinese tradition he is the incarnation of the southern polar star. He is easily recognized by his prominent feature - a very high bald head, that symbolize the store of wisdom acquired during a long life.