A large ivory netsuke of two shishi on a bed of peony leaves. 18th century - image-1

Lot 606 Dα

A large ivory netsuke of two shishi on a bed of peony leaves. 18th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory netsuke of two shishi on a bed of peony leaves. 18th century

The mother shishi with a loose ball in its mouth reclines on a peony branch with a single flower and numerous leaves while a young animal climbs over her hind leg.
Height 2.8 cm; length 5.5 cm