An ivory netsuke of a shishi
By Mitsuharu, Kyoto, early 19th century
Seated, its head turned back to the right in a typical attitude as it protects a large ball with all paws, the slightly-worn ivory bears a good colour and the eye pupils are inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Mitsuharu.
5.1cm (2in).
Seated, its head turned back to the right in a typical attitude as it protects a large ball with all paws, the slightly-worn ivory bears a good colour and the eye pupils are inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Mitsuharu.
5.1cm (2in).
Sold for
£8,750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 象牙彫根付 珠取獅子 銘「光春」 19世紀前期
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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