NETSUKE Shishi with Ball - Ivory - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Selected by Giovanni Bottero
Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.
Estimate € 950 - € 1,100
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Description from the seller
Ivory netsuke of a Shishi on a ball – Edo Period (18th–19th centuries)
Exceptional Japanese ivory netsuke carved depicting a shishi (guardian lion) seated, showing its teeth and protectively resting its forepaws on a large ball.
Piece details:
Talla y expresión: The shishi features an elaborate carving in the dense mane and the curled tail, with pupils inlaid in dark horn. The bottom part has two himotoshi, the larger one generously excavated to accommodate the knot of the cord.
Patina y conservación: It presents a fine, warm honey-toned patina. It is in good overall condition, with minor wear and fine natural age cracks (himi) typical of its era.
Dimensions: Height 4.4 cm.
CITES Documentation: A copy of the CITES certificate originally provided by the auction house Galerie Zacke will be attached with the sale (the physical copy sent by them) and the signed certificate. What you see in the photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The CITES certificate is only valid for the holder listed in box 1.
It can only be shipped to EU countries. The certificate is only valid for sale in EU countries.
Ivory netsuke of a Shishi on a ball – Edo Period (18th–19th centuries)
Exceptional Japanese ivory netsuke carved depicting a shishi (guardian lion) seated, showing its teeth and protectively resting its forepaws on a large ball.
Piece details:
Talla y expresión: The shishi features an elaborate carving in the dense mane and the curled tail, with pupils inlaid in dark horn. The bottom part has two himotoshi, the larger one generously excavated to accommodate the knot of the cord.
Patina y conservación: It presents a fine, warm honey-toned patina. It is in good overall condition, with minor wear and fine natural age cracks (himi) typical of its era.
Dimensions: Height 4.4 cm.
CITES Documentation: A copy of the CITES certificate originally provided by the auction house Galerie Zacke will be attached with the sale (the physical copy sent by them) and the signed certificate. What you see in the photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The CITES certificate is only valid for the holder listed in box 1.
It can only be shipped to EU countries. The certificate is only valid for sale in EU countries.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Material
Ivory
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
NETSUKE Shishi with Ball
Height
4.4 cm
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
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