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

Lot 1346 Dα

An ivory okimono of a rakan. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.488 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono of a rakan. Late 19th century

An ivory okimono of a rakan standing on a small base, carrying a staff and a flywhisk, a feather fan and a reishi-shaped sceptre at his back, while a slender dragon climbs up his chest. The small jewels on his robe of mother-of-pearl. Signed Hakuun. Tip of the staff probably reworked. Late 19th century.
Height 20.6 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland, Germany