Lot 713 Dα

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

The cub climbing onto the back of its recumbent parent, who turns the head to the left, the mouth wide open with a ball inside, mane and tail consist of locks of hair and long strands falling down the back and distinctive sunburst tufts. Fine old patina.
Height 3 cm; width 5.3 cm