An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century - image-1

Lot 666 Dα

An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century

Auktion 1044 - Übersicht Köln
06.12.2014, 10:30 - Netsuke aus der Slg. Kolodotschko II, Japanische Kunst
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An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century

Standing on a flat oval base, the saddle tied to his back by a rope encircling his body. The character at the base reads “kiyo/sei” (clear). Very good amber-coloured patina.
Height 3.6 cm

Provenienz

Raymond Bushell (1910-1998), Tokyo (sold at Christie’s, London, 27.10.1987, lot 15)
Lempertz, cologne, 12./13.12.2008, lot 965