A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball, by Gyokusai. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 323 Dα

A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball, by Gyokusai. Late 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 562 € (incl. premium)

A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball, by Gyokusai. Late 19th century

Sitting on an oval base, the left front paw resting on a ball, the shishi looks to the left. The himotoshi to the underside ligned with brass. Signed Gyokuyôsai Mitsuo and kakihan.
Height 3.4 cm; length 4 cm