An unusual stag antler netsuke of a mongolian archer. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 300 Rα

An unusual stag antler netsuke of a mongolian archer. Late 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.400 € - 2.600 €
Result: 2.750 € (incl. premium)
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An unusual stag antler netsuke of a mongolian archer. Late 18th century

Looking determined, standing wide-legged in full armour, with both arms kept closely to his body, holding his bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right. Chipped.
Height 6.1 cm

In her catalogue of the Bushell Collection Hollis Goodall distinguishes between two types of Mongolian archers. Those with an European appearance such as a broad-brimmed hat, curly hair and protruding eyes and those with obvious Chinese influence (Los Angeles 2003, Catalogueno. 16 and 37). The piece offered belongs to the latter type. The loosely belted robe and headgear evokes the Chinese general Kan'u.