Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018
Lot 896
A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE EDO/MEIJI PERIOD Depicting a shishi
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £500
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Description
A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
EDO/MEIJI PERIOD
Depicting a shishi, the lion dog holding a large ball tightly between its paws, with a large curling mane and finely rendered hair, its head turned to the right and baring its teeth, the eyes inlaid in horn and with traces of staining, unsigned, 3.8cm.
Provenance: An English private collection, Surrey.