An interesting and rare reticulated silver fish, probably a carp. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 412 Dα

An interesting and rare reticulated silver fish, probably a carp. Late 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 812 € (incl. premium)

An interesting and rare reticulated silver fish, probably a carp. Late 19th century

The scaly body consists of nine hinged elements with a reticulated back fin, the head functions as a lid to a small compartment, in the mouth a gilded pearl with an eyelet for a cord. The eye pupils of facetted bluish glass.
Length 12 cm