An amusing ivory netsuke of a large shishi. Late 18th/early 19th century - image-1

Lot 707 Dα

An amusing ivory netsuke of a large shishi. Late 18th/early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)
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An amusing ivory netsuke of a large shishi. Late 18th/early 19th century

Of compact squarish shape with a very large head a large moveable ball in his mouth, the mane and tail with tight hair curls. The eye pupils of light and dark brown horn.
Height 3.5 cm

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