Lot 65 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishi and cub. 18th century

The cub climbing onto the back of its recumbent parent, who turns the head to the right, the mouth wide open with a movable ball inside, mane and tail consist of strands twisting into curls and long hair strands falling to the back, and distinctive sunburst tufts. Fine old patina.
Height 2.8 cm; length 5.1 cm