An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century - image-1

Lot 666 Dα

An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

An ivory seal netsuke of an elephant. 18th century

Standing on a flat oval base, the saddle tied to his back by a rope encircling his body. The character at the base reads “kiyo/sei” (clear). Very good amber-coloured patina.

This lot contains materials which require a CITES licence for export outside of the EU contract countries. We would like to inform you that such licenses are usually not granted.
Height 3.6 cm

Provenance

Raymond Bushell (1910-1998), Tokyo (sold at Christie’s, London, 27.10.1987, lot 15)
Lempertz, Cologne, 12./13.12.2008, lot 965