An ivory netsuke of a tanuki preparing tea, by Shigemasa. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 834 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a tanuki preparing tea, by Shigemasa. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €

An ivory netsuke of a tanuki preparing tea, by Shigemasa. Late 19th century

Seated in a sleeveless jacket beside a hibachi with a hot water kettle (chagama), surrounded by a charcoal basket, a feather fan and a bottle, the badger holds a ladle and a cup. Signed Shigemasa.
Height 2.5 cm; length 4.7 cm