An ivory netsuke of a biwa. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 244 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of a biwa. Second half 19th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
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An ivory netsuke of a biwa. Second half 19th century

The bulging fruit lying on a branch fork beside a long leaf with thick veins. The branch's texture rendered in fine stippling. Inscribed Hakuryû.
Length 4.3 cm; height 2.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Galerie Gemini, May 2008