An ivory netsuke of Okame

Unsigned, Edo Period - 19th century
Height: 2 1/8 in. (5.2cm.)

A humorous representation of Okame seated and wearing only a cloth around her waist and obscured by her large belly. She stretches her arms over her head and her mouth is wide open in a yawn. The pose is actually the one of Daruma waking up from his seven years of meditation. The himotoshi is formed by a large hole on the bottom and a small hole on the back.

Condition: excellent

Please note: We can only ship this item within the US. It requires a CITES to be exported outside the US.

Ref. 683627

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