A Nagoya cherrywood netsuke of a reclining kirin, by Masamitsu. Mid 19th century - image-1

Lot 98 Dα

A Nagoya cherrywood netsuke of a reclining kirin, by Masamitsu. Mid 19th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 6.710 € (incl. premium)

A Nagoya cherrywood netsuke of a reclining kirin, by Masamitsu. Mid 19th century

Sitting and turning its slightly raised head with two horns and two long whiskers, the fur patterned like a tiger skin, the bushy tail slung over the hind leg. Signed Masamitsu in a cartouche reserved from the fur.
Height 3 cm

Sitting and turning its slightly raised head with two horns and two long whiskers, the fur patterned like a tiger skin, the bushy tail slung over the hind leg. Signed Masamitsu in a cartouche reserved from the fur.