A finely carved ivory netsuke of the jûnishi - image-1

Lot 351 Dα

A finely carved ivory netsuke of the jûnishi

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 250 € - 450 €
Result: 812 € (incl. premium)

A finely carved ivory netsuke of the jûnishi

The twelve animals of the zodiac grouped closely together around the horse. The dragon's eyes inlaid in brass, the hare's eyes of coral, the others of black horn. Inscribed Ikkô.
Height 2.3 cm; width 4 cm

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands