A very good ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Mitsuharu. Late 18th/early 19th century - image-1

Lot 468 Dα

A very good ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Mitsuharu. Late 18th/early 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 6.448 € (incl. premium)

A very good ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Mitsuharu. Late 18th/early 19th century

Seated on its hind legs and placing its forepaws onto a ball while looking back and roaring fiercely. The wide open mouth with a loose ball inside. The bushy mane with well carved hair strands swirling into elegant tufts. The eye pupils of black horn. Signed Mitsuharu in an oval reserve.
Height 4.6 cm