Japanese Works of Art - 12th November 2024

Lot 383

λ A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A WOLF OR YAMA-INU (WILD DOG) WITH RABBIT

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £378

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Description

λ A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A WOLF OR YAMA-INU (WILD DOG) WITH RABBIT
EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Seated on its haunches with its mouth wide open, its front paw resting on a small rabbit, the eyes inlaid, with two characters for Tomotada in an oblong reserve underneath, 4.3cm.

This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. VTJUJ2PG.