A small ivory netsuke of a shishi 19th century
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A small ivory netsuke of a shishi
19th century
Curled into a ball, clutching its body with all paws and snarling, its open mouth containing a loose ball, the translucent toned ivory is slightly worn and is of a good colour, unsigned.
2.8cm (1 1/8in).
Sold for £2,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 象牙彫根付　玉獅子（口遊玉含）　無銘　19世紀　

    Published: Rosemary Bandini, ibid., p.17, no.25.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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