A fine ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 54 Dα

A fine ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. Early 19th century

Auktion 1036 - Übersicht Köln
14.06.2014, 10:00 - Netsuke-Sammlung Kolodotschko I
Schätzpreis: 2.000 € - 2.500 €
Ergebnis: 2.684 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A fine ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. Early 19th century

The scaly body coiled into an almost triangular shape, with a long mane and with lambent tongues of flames emanating from the joints, the tail twisted into a pointed spiral, and swirling clouds on the reverse with a natural patina.
Length 4.8 cm