A fine and rare umimatsu netsuke of a fish, probably a carp. 19th century - image-1

Lot 410 Dα

A fine and rare umimatsu netsuke of a fish, probably a carp. 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 688 € (incl. premium)
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A fine and rare umimatsu netsuke of a fish, probably a carp. 19th century

Swimming, the scaly body slightly twisted and tail fin raised, the mouth open. The amber-coloured spots allude to the gold-skinned koi. The eyes of mother-of-pearl and horn.
Length 13 cm