An ivory netsuke of a dragon. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 508 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a dragon. Late 18th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 600 € - 700 €
Result: 1.178 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a dragon. Late 18th century

The long piece of ivory of triangular cross-section is carved in openwork with a dragon clutching a tama amidst swirling clouds.
Height 2.1 cm; length 6.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany (sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 7.12.2007, lot 394)