An okimono-type ivory netsuke of sansukumi, by Hôkei. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 701 Dα

An okimono-type ivory netsuke of sansukumi, by Hôkei. Late 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.200 €
Result: 2.604 € (incl. premium)

An okimono-type ivory netsuke of sansukumi, by Hôkei. Late 19th century

A snake coils around a skull, chasing a fleeing frog with its outstreched tongue, while another frog hides from the snake at the back of the skull. Signed O/Dai and Hôkei/Hôkyô on an inlaid red lacquer tablet.
Height 3.4 cm