A fine boxwood netsuke of a shishi 19th century
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A fine boxwood netsuke of a shishi
19th century
Standing with head raised and its feet together, holding the stalk of a large peony branch in its mouth, its mane forming a ruff around its neck and its curly tail erect, the slightly-worn wood bearing a good patina, unsigned.
4.5cm (1¾in) wide.
Sold for £6,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 木彫根付　獅子に牡丹　無銘　19世紀

    Provenance: W. W. Winkworth collection, purchased at Sotheby's London, 21st June 1995, lot 177.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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