An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 354 Dα

An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Second half 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 375 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of three tortoises. Second half 19th century

Two small turtles trying to climbing over eachother on top of a large turtle, almost completely withdrawn into its shell.
Height 2.1 cm; length 3.6 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hamburg, acquired at Gallery Gemini, Holzkirchen