Lot 360 D α

A stained ivory okimono-type netsuke of Monju Bosatsu, by Shiryô (Yukiyoshi). Late 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 350 € - 450 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)

A stained ivory okimono-type netsuke of Monju Bosatsu, by Shiryô (Yukiyoshi). Late 19th century

Seated on the back of a roaring shishi standing on a flat cloud base, and reading in an open scroll, the long shawl swirls around the figure and animal. Signed Shiryô (Yukiyoshi).
Height 5.8 cm

Provenance

Christie’s, Paris, 10.6.2009, lot 90
Kolodotschko Collection