A good ivory netsuke of a mokugyo. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1203 D‡α

A good ivory netsuke of a mokugyo. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
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A good ivory netsuke of a mokugyo. Mid-19th century

The handle in the shape of two dragon heads facing each other, their mouths open, each with a long mane and a single horn.
Height 3.6 cm; width 3.9 cm

Provenance

Ann Swedlow Meselson (1905-2007), USA; sister of inrô collector Dave Swedlow (sold at Bonhams, New York, 19.9.2008, lot 5054)