LOT 1397 A WOOD NETSUKE OF FUJIN
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Description A WOOD NETSUKE OF FUJINUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and stained dark, depicting the wind god over wispy clouds, captured in a dynamic pose, grasping his bag of winds in his hands, the sack issuing swirling clouds wrapping around his body. The face with an amusing expression, the mouth agape revealing a set of sharp fangs. Natural himotoshi through the legs and meandering clouds.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Fujin (also known as Futen) is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He is often portrayed as a terrifying wizardly demon carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders. In Japanese art, the deity is often depicted together with Raijin, the god of lightning, thunder, and storms.
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