A walrus tusk netsuke of a shishi, by Tomomasa. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1036 Dα

A walrus tusk netsuke of a shishi, by Tomomasa. Early 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)

A walrus tusk netsuke of a shishi, by Tomomasa. Early 19th century

Seated on its hind legs and placing the forepaws on a young shishi reclining in front of the parent, both on a flat perforated rock base. Signed Tomomasa in a rectangular reserve.
Height 3.7 cm

Provenance

Lempertz, Cologne, 12./13.6.2009, lot 799