A very large ivory netsuke of a stylized phoenix. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 872 Dα

A very large ivory netsuke of a stylized phoenix. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €

A very large ivory netsuke of a stylized phoenix. Late 19th century

The body of large oval and flat shape, the beak touching the tail feathers and two horns on the head. Engraved lines and depressions accentuated with black ink. Signed …rakusai in a long reserve.
Length 7.3 cm