The Yamabushi were an ancient monk sect, organized militarily from the 10th century. Characteristic attributes include their small octagonal hats, called tokin, as well as carrying a sword. The standing figure in this netsuke shows both of these, is dressed in ornately decorated robes and is holding a walking cane as well as prayer beads. One of his legs is on the shoulder of a man kneeling before him, probably demanding his subservience, especially considering the yamabushi’s harsh expression. Good himotoshi in the back of the kneeling figure.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Mythological

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Katabori

Height:

51mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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