An amusing Edo-school ivory netsuke of two monks next to a bell, by Shôunsai. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 309 Dα

An amusing Edo-school ivory netsuke of two monks next to a bell, by Shôunsai. Mid-19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 475 € (incl. premium)

An amusing Edo-school ivory netsuke of two monks next to a bell, by Shôunsai. Mid-19th century

Both seated to either side of a large bell and covering their ears, one of the monks with prayer beads. Signed Shôunsai.
Height 2.4 cm; width 4.6 cm