Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-266 AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST Unsigned, wood netsuke Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare netsuke of a mythical beast with the face like a dragon, one horn like a Kirin and the wings of a bat. The body is spiraling and the small himotoshi are on the reverse. The wood of a very good color with an appealing patina. HEIGHT 4.1 cm Provenance: British private collection, stored in a bank vault for 40 years, collection no. 7. Condition: Excellent condition. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-266 AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST Unsigned, wood netsuke Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare netsuke of a mythical beast with the face like a dragon, one horn like a Kirin and the wings of a bat. The body is spiraling and the small himotoshi are on the reverse. The wood of a very good color with an appealing patina. HEIGHT 4.1 cm Provenance: British private collection, stored in a bank vault for 40 years, collection no. 7. Condition: Excellent condition. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
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