An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1322 Dα

An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Late 19th century

Two tortoises atop a larger one, all animals with heads out and facing in different directions. Signed Tomomasa. The eye pupils of two animals of black glass. Chip. Late 19th century.
Height 3.3 cm