A very fine and highly realistic ivory model of a skull, by Toshinaga. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 431 Dα

A very fine and highly realistic ivory model of a skull, by Toshinaga. Late 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 2.500 € (incl. premium)

A very fine and highly realistic ivory model of a skull, by Toshinaga. Late 19th century

The human skull with various sutures, huge eye sockets and closed jaws, only a few teeth missing from the upper and lower rows of teeth. Signed Toshinaga with kaô.
Height 4.1 cm