An unusual and rare bronze netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 301 Dα

An unusual and rare bronze netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Early 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €
Result: 625 € (incl. premium)

An unusual and rare bronze netsuke of a tengu no tamago. Early 19th century

The crow-headed tengu with a yamabushi’s cap looks out from the egg while at the other end a foot has broken through the shell.
Length 4.5 cm