An ivory netsuke of a shishi Circa 1800
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An ivory netsuke of a shishi
Attributed to Tomotada, Kyoto, 18th century
Standing, its head lowered and turned to the left and its erect tail falling forwards over its arched back, the slightly-worn ivory bears a good patina and the eye pupils are inlaid, signed in a rectangular reserve Tomotada.
6cm (2 3/8in).
Sold for £6,875 inc. premium

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  • 象牙彫根付　獅子　銘「友忠」　18世紀

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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