Ibn Gabirol St 71, Tel Aviv-Yafo, floor -2, row 15 (in the paring) Israel
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LOT 22:
Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)
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Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$400 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 22%
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VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)
the Tobori shishi netsuke sits on a triangular base. blackened engravings to the body and base. A finely carved Himotoshi which passes through the shishi's legs. Fine yellowish patina
height: 3 cm
length: 3.5
* works of these triangular shapes were made from left over carvings from Japanese musical instruments. The factories in Japan which produced these musical instruments during the 18th c would sell the left over carvings ( usually in the shape of triangles) to netsuke carvers. hence this triangular shape
