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Lot 1055 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of Benkei and the bell of Miidera. First half 19th century

Auction 1112 - overview Cologne
16.06.2018, 16:31 - The Papp Collection of Netsuke
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
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An ivory netsuke of Benkei and the bell of Miidera. First half 19th century

Benkei in full armour climbs over the huge bell of Miidera, which he has or is about to carry up Mount Hiei, the wall of the bell decorated with studs and clouds in relief. Signed Hidemasa with kao in an oval reserve. Chip.
Height 4.1 cm

Provenance

Purchased from Katchen, November 1970
The Papp Collection (no. 609)