A Japanese wood netsuke of a shishi 19th Century | Christie's

Sale 9438

Asian Decorative Arts

London, South Kensington

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18 July 2002

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Lot 10

A Japanese wood netsuke of a shishi 19th Century

Price realised

GBP 705

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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A Japanese wood netsuke of a shishi
19th Century
the large powerfully modelled beast carved seated scratching his side with his left backpaw -- 2 1/8in. (5.4cm.) wide, (minor wear).
See Illustration.

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