A boxwood seal netsuke of a caparisoned elephant. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1059 Dα

A boxwood seal netsuke of a caparisoned elephant. Early 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €
Result: 620 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood seal netsuke of a caparisoned elephant. Early 19th century

The animal stands on a large round base carved with a seal character, possibly yume (dream), carrying a staff with its tusks. The cord hole added later.
Height 2.8 cm