A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SKELETON MASSAGING OKAME, IN THE STYLE OF SHOKO Unsigned Japan, Takayama, Hida school, second half of 19th century Well carved as a kneeling Okame, enveloped in voluminous robes, enjoying a massage given by her skeleton companion, referring in jest to the Buddhist teaching of the transitory nature of earthly pleasures. HEIGHT 5.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: From a private collection in Florida, USA. Auction comparison: Compare a wood netsuke of a skeleton stirring miso by Shoko at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 123 (sold for 5,562 EUR). 5% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.