Lot Essay
The subject of this netsuke alludes to the warriors of Chushingura, the Forty-seven Ronin, armed and concealed awaiting the signal to attack.
Details
SAMURAI CONCEALED BY A STRAW RAINCOAT (MINO)
Ivory, inscribed Tomotada
18th-19th Century
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
Ivory, inscribed Tomotada
18th-19th Century
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
Literature
Neil Davey, 'The Small Art World of Netsuke', Orientations, 1970, p.68