Katalognummer: NE0320-018 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CHINESE SAGE WITH SHISHI Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare representation of a Chinese sage, with long hair and wearing a Taoist cap, taming a Shishi with a rope. The wild Buddhist lion is flailing at his feet. Good dramatic composition, fine patina with a yellowish hue and ‘chimney himotoshi’ – the smaller through the sage’s back and the larger through the underside. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good, complete condition. The ivory slightly worn. Provenance: British collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-018 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CHINESE SAGE WITH SHISHI Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare representation of a Chinese sage, with long hair and wearing a Taoist cap, taming a Shishi with a rope. The wild Buddhist lion is flailing at his feet. Good dramatic composition, fine patina with a yellowish hue and ‘chimney himotoshi’ – the smaller through the sage’s back and the larger through the underside. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good, complete condition. The ivory slightly worn. Provenance: British collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
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