A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of rakan Handaka Sonja, by Keimin. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1222 Dα

A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of rakan Handaka Sonja, by Keimin. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of rakan Handaka Sonja, by Keimin. Late 19th century

Sitting on a rock and holding an alms bowl from which emerges a wisp of cloud, which changes into a large dragon that coils around the figure. Signed Keimin in a rectangular reserve. Possibly hippopotamus tooth.
Height 4 cm