This netsuke shows an island native, presumably the giant Kochi, he is naked except for a loincloth. Very well executed, the islander of a somewhat mythical appearance, the head is attached to the shoulders and the face is carved in a lively manner. The islander is holding a doll-like Portuguese man, a tenth of his size, with both hands on his shoulder. The man in typical Portuguese garment and headpiece is holding on to the giant’s hair. Good himotoshi on the islander’s behind, beside the signature NOBUFUSA within a wavy reserve.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Figural

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Nobufusa

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Tall figural

Height:

80mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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