An ivory netsuke of a shishi. 18th century - image-1

Lot 321 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishi. 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.600 € - 1.800 €
Result: 1.188 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a shishi. 18th century

Recumbent, the head slightly raised with a small separately carved ball inside the open mouth. The mane and the tail carved with thick curls. The eye pupils inlaid with dark horn. Chipped.
Height 2.2 cm; length 6.4 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Berlin