Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023
Lot 843
A JAPANESE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SHISHI
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £315
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Description
A JAPANESE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SHISHI
MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
The lion dog is depicted seated on a rocky outcrop, baring its teeth and with its head turned to the side; its fox-like tail raised against its back and its mane curling behind the ears, 4.5cm.