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Lot 9 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a sennin with an orange. Late 18th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 1.400 € - 1.800 €
Result: 2.562 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of a sennin with an orange. Late 18th century

Standing, his right fist raised to his head, in the left hand a branch with an orange displaying a sage seated inside.
Height 8.7 cm

The representation probably refers to the Chinese legend of a large orange from which two sages emerged and sat down at a stone table to play weiqi.

Provenance

Old collector’s label A 42