Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Notes:
Tobosaku is the bad guy in the Japanese mythology who stole not only one, but three peaches out of Seibo's garden, so he became immortal, probably explaining why Tobosaku is always shown as an old man with a broad smile and a peach in his hand.
Condition report:
lovely original used condition.
Approximate size:
Height: 0.9" 2.3 cm
Width: 2.4" 6.1 cm
Depth: 1.5" 3.8 cm
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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