An ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball. Late 18th/early 19th century - image-1

Lot 265 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball. Late 18th/early 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 350 € - 550 €
Result: 372 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball. Late 18th/early 19th century

Of triangular shape, trying to mount a big ball clamped between his feet. A small loose ball in his open mouth. The eye pupils inlaid black.
Height 3.8 cm

Provenance

Kolodotschko Collection