A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 186 Dα

A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi. Second half 19th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 595 € (incl. premium)

A fine ivory netsuke of a shishi. Second half 19th century

Standing on a flat base, the head slightly turned to the right, its bushy mane and tail finely carved, the piece's staining accentuates the animal's muscles.
Height 2.6 cm; length 3.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Galerie Gemini, December 1999