Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The one-horned rishi standing tall, wearing a celestial scarf which is flowing around him, his mouth agape and eyes wide open. He holds one tama (magical jewel) before him and another up high above his shoulders. Asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. The wood bearing a fine patina.HEIGHT 10 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor associated wear, small nicks.Provenance: British collection.The iconography is somewhat unclear in the present figure as the tapered scalp may suggest a rishi such as Ikkaku Sennin, and the two tama are usually associated with the Dragon King of the Sea Ryujin.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.