An ivory netsuke of a shishi and cub Late 18th century
5*Y
An ivory netsuke of a shishi and cub
Late 18th century
The former seated, her head raised and turned to the right while her cub clambers onto her back, the slightly worn ivory bearing a good patina, unsigned.
4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Sold for £3,500 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 象牙彫根付　親子獅子　無銘　18世紀後期

    Provenance: Raymond and Frances Bushell collection.

    Published: Rosemary Bandini, ibid., p.24, no.14.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

Auction terms and conditions

Lot symbols

* Import low rate
Y CITES

Contacts

Suzannah Yip Bonhams
Work
101 New Bond Street
London, W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Work +44 20 7468 8368
FaxFax: +44 20 7495 5251
Specialist - Japanese Art