A fine boxwood netsuke of a shishi on a rock, by Kokei. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 454 Dα

A fine boxwood netsuke of a shishi on a rock, by Kokei. Early 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 1.400 € - 1.800 €
Result: 1.488 € (incl. premium)

A fine boxwood netsuke of a shishi on a rock, by Kokei. Early 19th century

Standing on its hind legs clinging to a rock with its forepaws. The eye pupils of dark horn. Signed Kokei in a slightly raised oval-shaped reserve. Chipped.
Height 3 cm; length 4 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Paris