An ivory netsuke of a dragon on an alms bowl. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 714 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a dragon on an alms bowl. Early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €
Result: 2.480 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a dragon on an alms bowl. Early 19th century

With one horn, the scaly body, partly covered by flames, is coiled on top of an upturned alms bowl, the cavity useable as an ashtray. The eye pupils of blackish brown horn. Inscribed Tomotada.
Diameter 2.6 cm

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