"Netsuke - Kwan-yu Holding His Halberd And Beard - Deer Antler"
Large netsuke katabori in deer antler representing the Chinese general Kwan-Yu.He is represented according to classic iconography, namely holding the end of his beard in his left hand and a double-bladed Chinese halberd in his right hand.
Japan, 18th / 19th century.
Good condition, beautiful patina.
Large himotoshi on the lower back.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.8 cm
Width: 3.4 cm
Depth: 2 cm
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