A large boxwood netsuke of a shishi with a peony, by Tomotoshi. 19th century - image-1

Lot 311 Dα

A large boxwood netsuke of a shishi with a peony, by Tomotoshi. 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.600 €

A large boxwood netsuke of a shishi with a peony, by Tomotoshi. 19th century

Striding forward on a rocky ground, the head turned to the left, a huge peony flower in its mouth. Signed Tomotoshi in a slightly raised oval reserve. Chipped.
Height 3.7 cm; width 4.9 cm