Asian Art II - 18th November 2015
Lot 301
λ A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI 1868-1912 Carved as a fierce-looking shishi
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1200
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λ A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
MEIJI 1868-1912
Carved as a fierce-looking shishi, its right forepaw resting on a reticulated brocade ball with a loose ball inside, the undulating hair of its mane rolling up into many spirals, the eyes inlaid, paper label to the base, signed Kô/Mitsu Tô in a red cartouche, 4.5cm.