An ivory netsuke of a warrior on horseback. 19th century - image-1

Lot 303 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a warrior on horseback. 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 562 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a warrior on horseback. 19th century

Riding through waves and tightly holding on to the reigns, with a sword at his back, the towel wound around the head giving him the appearance of Benkei, whilst the subject is reminiscent of the Chinese Emperor Gentoku riding through the river Dankai.
Height 3.4 cm; length 5.2 cm