An ivory netsuke of Kiyohime atop the Dôjôji bell. 19th century - image-1

Lot 1091 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Kiyohime atop the Dôjôji bell. 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of Kiyohime atop the Dôjôji bell. 19th century

With long hair and the face of a hannya, Kiyohime leans over the dragon handle of the Dôjôji bell while coiling her snake body around it, holding a long striker and pulling a strand of hair.
Height 3.7 cm