An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century - image-1
An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century - image-2
An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century - image-1An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century - image-2

Lot 242 Dα

An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.464 € (incl. premium)

An extraordinary stag antler netsuke of a dragon and a tiger. Early 19th century

The dragon winding his body amidst reishi-shaped clouds, and a cat-like tiger crawling up a rock with engravings suggesting foliage. Pupils of both animals of metal.
Length 10.3 cm

The combination of dragon and tiger symbolizes the power of the elements over the strongest of animals.