An ivory netsuke of a large rat, by Okanobu. Around 1800 - image-1

Lot 646 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a large rat, by Okanobu. Around 1800

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.500 €
Result: 2.480 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a large rat, by Okanobu. Around 1800

Seated and nibbling at the end of its tail, held by the forepaws. The eyes of amber-coloured glass. Signed Okanobu in a rectangular reserve.
Height 2.5 cm; length 4 cm

Provenance

Collection Princess Elisabeth von Anhalt and Princess of Hessen (1861-1955) (sold at Zeller, Lindau, 24./25.6.2011, lot 1209)
Private Collection, Baden-Württemberg