An ivory netsuke of a tortoise on a clam. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 631 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a tortoise on a clam. Early 19th century

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 12:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke and Okimono
Estimate: 700 €
Result: 610 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a tortoise on a clam. Early 19th century

An ivory netsuke of a tortoise with a dragon’s head on a clam looking down towards a large crab hiding between the valves. Early 19th century.
Due to CITES regulations, we are unable to export this lot to countries outside the EU.
Width 4.2 cm