Mongolian Archer

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

A magnificent antique boxwood netsuke.

A Mongolian Archer seated on horseback, clutching his bow on his left thigh an arrow in his right hand .
A quiver full of arrows on his back.

Unsigned
Himotoshi : tunic at back to under horse

Formerly the property of a Japanese collector

Condition: Very good, nice age patina.
Some rubbing from age & usage.

Length: 3.2 cm
Height: 8.7 cm
Depth: 2.3 cm

A$1200

Note: An identical netsuke to this was sold by IM Chait Auctioners Beverly Hills USA.
2008 February 10. Sale MS0802 Lot 147 US$1250