Signed Netsuke - Japan - Edo Period (1603–1868)
NETSUKE signed
Japan
Edo period (1603–1868)
Wood
H: 5.5; L: 5 cm; W.: 3 cm
Netsuke depicting the deity Okame (also known as Otofuku or, in her original divine form, Ame-no-Uzume).
She is a Shinto goddess of joy, dance, and celebration.
Her deliberately exaggerated features evoke good humor, generosity, and fertility, while embodying a promise of happiness and prosperity. The name Otofuku (お多福) literally means “much happiness” or “great fortune.”
Signed on the reverse.
Ref.: 7595
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Japan
Edo period (1603–1868)
Wood
H: 5.5; L: 5 cm; W.: 3 cm
Netsuke depicting the deity Okame (also known as Otofuku or, in her original divine form, Ame-no-Uzume).
She is a Shinto goddess of joy, dance, and celebration.
Her deliberately exaggerated features evoke good humor, generosity, and fertility, while embodying a promise of happiness and prosperity. The name Otofuku (お多福) literally means “much happiness” or “great fortune.”
Signed on the reverse.
Ref.: 7595
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
760 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1850889
Availability: In stock
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