An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-1
An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-2
An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-3
An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-4
An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-5
An umimatsu netsuke of a millipede on a tree trunk. Probably 18th century - image-6
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Lot 568 Dα

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)
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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