Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018
Lot 893
A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE EDO 1603-1868 Carved as a large shishi lying against her pup
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
EDO 1603-1868
Carved as a large shishi lying against her pup, the mythical beast licking its offspring with a tender expression, their long manes and tails with curling hair and with the eyes inlaid in horn, a two character signature underneath, possibly for Ranju, 4.6cm.
Provenance: An English private collection, Surrey.