A Kyoto school ivory netsuke of a puppy with an awabi-shell. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 344 Dα

A Kyoto school ivory netsuke of a puppy with an awabi-shell. Early 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 625 € (incl. premium)

A Kyoto school ivory netsuke of a puppy with an awabi-shell. Early 19th century

The head slightly turned, the front paws resting on an abalone (awabi) shell to which is tied a short rope. The eye pupils inlaid in dark horn. Inscribed in two rectangular reserves: the 78 years old Okatomo.
Height 3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Berlin