A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-1
A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-2
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A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-1A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-2A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-3A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780 - image-4

Lot 360 Dα

A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780

Auction 1190 - overview Cologne
11.12.2021, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 37.500 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory netsuke of a seated tiger. Ca. 1780

Seated with forlimbs placed close together and turning backwards with a slightly raised head suggesting listening, the long tail placed over the back in an ondulating line, the fur displaying typical stripes, oval spots and a fine and short hairline engraving. The underside shows the paws in different positions, the male sexual organs, unusual wide cordholes and a large and deep himotoshi.
Height 3.5 cm; width 4.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Northern Germany