An ivory netsuke of a shishi. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 1002 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishi. Late 18th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a shishi. Late 18th century

Reclining with head turned backwards, scratching itself on the head with the raised left hind leg, the long hair strands of the tail slung over the hind leg. A moveable ball in the open mouth.
Height 3.1 cm; length 6.1 cm