Lot 492 D α

A Nagoya dark wood netsuke of a tanuki. Second half 20th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.200 € - 2.600 €
Result: 2.520 € (incl. premium)

A Nagoya dark wood netsuke of a tanuki. Second half 20th century

Seated with forepaws placed close together, the raised head turned slightly to the left, the tail rolled up into a spiral. Signed Masami in a polished area reserved from the fur.
Height 2.5 cm

Sakai Masami (born 1938) is the daughter of the carver Shinzan Masanao (1904-1982).