AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SNARLING SHISHI WITH BALL

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SNARLING SHISHI WITH BALL

Unsigned
Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of early triangular sankaku type, the seated shishi with a fierce expression and boldly carved with a muscular body. Its head turned back in a typical attitude as it protects a large, smooth ball with all four paws, the bulging eyes double inlaid with gilt metal and dark horn, the mouth agape in a roar revealing sharp fangs and a loose ball. The curling mane, beard, and bushy tail finely incised and inked. The back and underside with large and generously excavated himotoshi.

HEIGHT 3.8 cm

Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and age cracks.

Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-KR-231130-582).

This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.