A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century - image-1

Lot 402 D‡α

A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 438 € (incl. premium)
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A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century

Of triangular shape, the wings covering the subsidiary wings and body. The large eyes with pupils of black horn. Signed Shôsai.
Height 4.4 cm

Saitô Toshikazu Shôsai (?-1970) was born in Tokyo and was the father of Saitô Bishû.

Provenance

Purchased from Ohmura, Hamburg, June 1971
Coll. no. 875 (printed and handwritten)