An ivory netsuke of the fox-priest Hakusôzu. Late 18th/early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1135 Dα

An ivory netsuke of the fox-priest Hakusôzu. Late 18th/early 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of the fox-priest Hakusôzu. Late 18th/early 19th century

Carved from a very thin piece of ivory, standing in a typical pose with head lowered and a sly expression, wearing a hood, the paws held as if resting on a staff.
Height 8 cm