An ivory netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 740 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Late 18th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 2.852 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Late 18th century

A karasu tengu steps out from an egg by pushing aside the shell, one foot on the ground, the tip of the wing giving stability to the netsuke. The eye pupils of brass and a nose ring of silver.
Height 3.7 cm

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