A lacquer netsuke of two shishi. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 392 Dα

A lacquer netsuke of two shishi. Late 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 250 € - 350 €
Result: 620 € (incl. premium)

A lacquer netsuke of two shishi. Late 19th century

Both animals biting the other's rear paw, thus forming a nearly square shape.
Height 3.3 cm

Provenance

Purchased from J. van Daalen, Utrecht, September 1970
Coll. no. 768 (printed)