A two-part ivory netsuke of a pine cone. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 246 Dα

A two-part ivory netsuke of a pine cone. Late 19th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

A two-part ivory netsuke of a pine cone. Late 19th century

Opening to reveal Jô and Uba underneath pine trees in one part, its counterpart carved with a crane and a minogame, symbols of a long and happy life. Inscribed Ikkan.
Height 5.8 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Galerie Gemini, May 2009