A good ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 330 Dα

A good ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.750 € (incl. premium)

A good ivory netsuke of a shishi. Early 19th century

Seated with forepaws placed close together, turned slightly to the right and scratching its chin, the tail and mane fanning out and covering shoulders and back. The eye pupils of brown horn.
Width 3.9 cm