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Lot 493 Dα

A large wood netsuke of a snake. Early 19th century

Auction 1213 - overview Cologne
09.12.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.600 €

A large wood netsuke of a snake. Early 19th century

The long body coiled into five loops forming a large opening in the centre which serves as himotôshi, the scales on the head and the uppermost part of the body rendered by notches.
Height 3.2 cm

Provenance

Collection of a German diplomat