An ivory netsuke of Shôki. 19th century - image-1

Lot 636 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Shôki. 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €

An ivory netsuke of Shôki. 19th century

Standing, facing ahead with a windswept beard and wearing a large hat, he holds a sword with both hands, the scabbard stuck into his belt at the back. The eye pupils of black horn.
Height 9 cm

Provenance

Swedish private collection (sold at Bonhams, London, 5.11.2009, lot 143)