A boxwood netsuke of Inari’s messenger fox with a jewel. 19th century - image-1

Lot 927 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Inari’s messenger fox with a jewel. 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of Inari’s messenger fox with a jewel. 19th century

Lying on a hollow log, the long bushy tail held to the side, with both paws clutching the wish-granting tama, originally completely covered with makie.
Height 2.7 cm; length 3.7 cm

Provenance

Carole Skierosobolski (sold at Bernaerts, Antwerp, 13.12.2010, lot 29)