An ivory netsuke of a cluster of shells. First half 19th century - image-1

Lot 239 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a cluster of shells. First half 19th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a cluster of shells. First half 19th century

A large hamaguri clam, two large awabi with two bar mussels on top surrounded by numerous small shells. A third bar mussel to the underside forms the himotôshi. Matching ojime.
Height 2.2 cm; length 4.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Galerie Gemini, May 2001