An ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. 18th century - image-1

Lot 716 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. 18th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a one-horned dragon. 18th century

Coiled into a longish rectangular shape; the large head displaying a fiercely opened mouth, and large lambent tongues of flame emanating from the joints and clouds cover parts of the body. A tiny male figure climbs over the dragons mighty back. With an intensive amber-coloured patina.
Length 4.8 cm

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