Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022

Lot 126

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI

Estimate £800 - £1,000 | Hammer £750

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Description

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI

EDO OR MEIJI, 19TH CENTURY

The lion dog depicted seated on its haunches, scratching its right ear with its hind leg, with a long scrolling mane and tail, 5cm.

Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.