A large kagamibuta-type netsuke of a shishi, by Yanagawa. 19th century - image-1

Lot 921 Dα

A large kagamibuta-type netsuke of a shishi, by Yanagawa. 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

A large kagamibuta-type netsuke of a shishi, by Yanagawa. 19th century

The mighty shishi of silver with gilded eye pupils and a bushy tail and mane is set into an irregular- shaped bowl of ivory, the cord hole at the back fitted with a white metal floral ornament. Signed Yanagawa on an inlaid silver tablet.
Length 6.1 cm

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