A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century - image-1

Lot 397 Dα

A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €

A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century

Seated with legs folded under, head turned slightly to the right and tail feathers raised to a high loop, the cockscomb and wattles feature prominently while the neck, wing, body and tail feathers are carved realistically. The eye pupils of black horn.
Height 4.6 cm