An ivory netsuke of a hare. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 330 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a hare. Early 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 875 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a hare. Early 19th century

Sitting on its hind legs, head raised, its long ears bent back for compactness. Few engravings evoeking the fur. The eyes inlaid in light translucent horn.
Height 4.6 cm

The hare's eyes are inlayed into an opening running across its head. This adds to the eyes' brilliance, regardless where the light comes from.

Provenance

Private collection, Hanover