Lot 568 D α

An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €
Result: 4.000 € (incl. premium)

An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century

The trunk split in two, a millipede carved in high relief crawling around the longer half.
Length 4.4 cm; width 5 cm

Provenance

Collection Walter L. Behrens, Manchester (1861 - 1913), sold at Glendining's, London, 1.12.1913
Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 – 1921), acquired at the above auction