An amusing and unusual ivory netsuke of two shishi with a ball, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 545 Dα

An amusing and unusual ivory netsuke of two shishi with a ball, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.612 € (incl. premium)

An amusing and unusual ivory netsuke of two shishi with a ball, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

A large ball with a cloud pattern in openwork and a loose ball inside is lifted on the back of one shishi and on all four paws of the other shishi lying on its back, on a flat irregular base. The eye pupils of the shishi of brown horn. Signed Hidemasa with kaô.
Height 3.2 cm