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Lot 707 Dα

A fine ivory netsuke of a rakan with a shishi. 19th century

Auktion 1061 - Übersicht Köln
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst III - Japanische Kunst inkl. Netsuke Slg. Kolodotschko IV
Schätzpreis: 800 € - 1.200 €
Ergebnis: 2.976 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A fine ivory netsuke of a rakan with a shishi. 19th century

With curly hair and a curly beard, seated beside a large shishi, his right arm resting on the animal’s back, his shawl placed in elegant curves over his back. Signed Hidemitsu(?) in a rounded reserve.
Height 3.9 cm; width 4.7 cm

Provenienz

Italian private collection, purchased in the 1960s-80s (sold at Bonhams, London, 11.5.2010, lot 180)