A temple watchman. (Sold)

A temple watchman. (Sold)

 

 

Wood netsuke of a temple night watchman with a lantern recovering a pair of straw sandals
probably stolen by the small dog at his feet. A very fine detailed netsuke of dark stained wood.
Bearing an ink number on the back from an old European collection.

 

Signed: Minkoku

民谷

19° century

Height: 3,8 cm. 

 

 

Price: On request

Status: Sold

 

 

 

Item no. N163