An unusual ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 672 Dα

An unusual ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 1.500 € - 1.700 €
Result: 1.488 € (incl. premium)

An unusual ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century

Seated on its haunches, one forepaw placed on a lidded basket, the head slightly raised and turned to the side, a large loose ball in the wide-open mouth.
Height 4.4 cm