An ivory netsuke of two dogs. Around 1800 - image-1

Lot 1057 Dα

An ivory netsuke of two dogs. Around 1800

Auction 1072 - overview Cologne
11.06.2016, 11:00 - Japanese Art and Antiques
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €

An ivory netsuke of two dogs. Around 1800

An ivory netsuke of two dogs, the larger animal placing its paws protectively on the back of the puppy. The eye pupils of both animals of black horn. One paw restored. Around 1800.
Height 2.7 cm

Provenance

Henk C. Hoogsteden collection, The Netherlands, acquired from Robert Fleischel, Tokyo, 2012