An ivory netsuke of a flying tennin, by Hômei Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 450 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a flying tennin, by Hômei Late 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a flying tennin, by Hômei Late 19th century

Bare-chested, with a raised head and grabbing her long billowing shawl, a bird-shaped ornament in front of the chignon. Signed Hômei in an oval reserve.
Length 6.2 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Paris