An ivory okimono-type netsuke of Yorimasa and I no Hayata slaying the nue. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1236 Dα

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of Yorimasa and I no Hayata slaying the nue. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 800 €
Result: 620 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of Yorimasa and I no Hayata slaying the nue. Late 19th century

Both standing above the large monster-tiger with the tail of a snake, Yorimasa drawing a long sword, while I no Hayata is about to strike the nue with a dagger.
Height 3.4 cm; width 4.8 cm