An ivory netsuke of a standing tanuki. First half 19th century - image-1

Lot 230 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a standing tanuki. First half 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 1.800 € - 2.200 €
Result: 3.250 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a standing tanuki. First half 19th century

With a large lotus leaf on his hat and a double gourd swinging from his paw. Age cracks and a beautiful patina.
Height 5.1 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany, acquired from Offermann & Schmitz, Wuppertal