An ivory okimono of a foreigner. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 657 Dα

An ivory okimono of a foreigner. Late 19th century

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 12:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke and Okimono
Estimate: 800 €
Result: 732 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono of a foreigner. Late 19th century

An ivory okimono of a foreigner, standing on one leg and playing a shamisen, a reishi tied to his staff and a basket with lotus leaves. Signed Hôgyoku or Fûgyoku. The plectrum reworked. Late 19th century.
Due to CITES regulations, we are unable to export this lot to countries outside the EU.
Height 16.7 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland, Germany