Lot 468 D‡α

A very good ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Mitsuharu. Late 18th/early 19th century

Seated on its hind legs and placing its forepaws onto a ball while looking back and roaring fiercely. The wide opened mouth with a loose ball inside. The bushy mane with well carved hair strands swirling into elegant tufts. The eye pupils of black horn. Signed Mitsuharu in an oval reserve.
Height 4.6 cm