A Tsu school wood netsuke of a tanuki drumming his belly, by Kokei. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 750 Dα

A Tsu school wood netsuke of a tanuki drumming his belly, by Kokei. 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: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 868 € (incl. premium)

A Tsu school wood netsuke of a tanuki drumming his belly, by Kokei. Early 19th century

Seated and raising its paw to beat his distended belly like a drum. Signed Kokei.
Height 3.1 cm

Provenance

Princess Elisabeth von Anhalt, Princess von Hessen, (1861-1955) (sold at Zeller, Lindau, 24./25.6.2011, lot 1155)