Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013
Lot 943
A Japanese wood netsuke of Soshi 18th century
Estimate £350 - £450
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Description
A Japanese wood netsuke of Soshi 18th century, leaning on an arm-rest whilst a butterfly flutters on his back, signed Shuraku, 3cm.
Provenance: from the collection of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, and thence by descent.