A FINE NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF THE OIL THIEFUnsigned Japan, Nagoya, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Well carved as the oil thief Abura Bozu standing and leaning forward as he holds his broken geta by the torn thong, trying to mend it, the oil lamp visible in the back tucked into the obi, his pupils inlaid with dark horn, the face with a fearful expression, the mouth wide open. Natural himotoshi. A particularly fine rendition of this Nagoya school subject.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke by Masayoshi depicting the same subject at Galerie Zacke, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 93 (sold for 2,528 EUR).