Katalognummer: NE0920-211 A STAG ANTLER SASHI NETSUKE OF A BAT ON REISHI FUNGUS Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century Carved from a large and attractive piece of pale stag antler and depicting a large stalk of a reishi fungus, the coronet ingeniously used to resemble the cap. A bat with outstretched wings lands on the side of the mushroom. The combination of bat and reishi is a popular motif, originally coming from China, which symbolizes longevity. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi just below the coronet. HEIGHT 13.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex collection Ted Adameck. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-211 A STAG ANTLER SASHI NETSUKE OF A BAT ON REISHI FUNGUS Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century Carved from a large and attractive piece of pale stag antler and depicting a large stalk of a reishi fungus, the coronet ingeniously used to resemble the cap. A bat with outstretched wings lands on the side of the mushroom. The combination of bat and reishi is a popular motif, originally coming from China, which symbolizes longevity. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi just below the coronet. HEIGHT 13.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex collection Ted Adameck. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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