An ivory netsuke of a shishi and a cub. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 713 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishi and a cub. Late 18th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €
Result: 3.224 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of a shishi and a cub. Late 18th century

The cub climbing onto the back of its recumbent parent, who turns the head to the left, the mouth wide open with a ball inside, mane and tail consist of locks of hair and long strands falling down the back and distinctive sunburst tufts. Fine old patina.
Height 3 cm; width 5.3 cm

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