Katalognummer: NE1119-232 A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A KIRIN AS A DUCK Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a reclining Kirin, its four hooves tucked underneath its body and touching one another. The posture immediately reminds one of a duck, and the mythological creatures has its beak-like mouth opened, imitating a duck. The Kirin has one horn flanked by two ears, long flowing whiskers, a scaly neck like that of a snake, flames emanating from its body and a bushy tail like a Shishi. The double-inlaid eyes of pale and dark horn give it a wild enigmatic expression. Good, large himotoshi through the underside and side. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cm Condition: A section of the left ear is restored. Otherwise excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-232 A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A KIRIN AS A DUCK Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a reclining Kirin, its four hooves tucked underneath its body and touching one another. The posture immediately reminds one of a duck, and the mythological creatures has its beak-like mouth opened, imitating a duck. The Kirin has one horn flanked by two ears, long flowing whiskers, a scaly neck like that of a snake, flames emanating from its body and a bushy tail like a Shishi. The double-inlaid eyes of pale and dark horn give it a wild enigmatic expression. Good, large himotoshi through the underside and side. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cm Condition: A section of the left ear is restored. Otherwise excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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