A rare wood netsuke of a cat By Kokei, Tsu, early 19th century
A rare wood netsuke of a cat
By Kokei, Tsu, early 19th century
Seated upright on a roof tile, its body twisted back to the right and its paws flanking its head, the wood slightly worn and bearing a good patina, signed Kokei. 3.5cm (1 3/8in).
Sold for £840 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 木彫根付 瓦猫 銘「虎渓」 19世紀前期

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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