An ivory netsuke of a kappa and a crab, by Raku. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 663 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a kappa and a crab, by Raku. Early 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 1.240 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a kappa and a crab, by Raku. Early 19th century

Seated bent forward on a lotus leaf and holding a long stem with a lotus bud, the kappa is pinched in the leg by a large crab sitting behind it. Signed Raku.
Height 2.4 cm; length 3.4 cm