Two wood netsuke of shishi
Two wood netsuke of shishi
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/19th century
The first seated, facing ahead with open mouth containing a loose ball and protecting a large ball, signed Michishige, 4cm (1½in) wide; the second recumbent, its head turned to the right with a loose ball in its open mouth, its tail erect, unsigned, 4.5cm (1½in) wide. (2).
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Two wood netsuke of shishi
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/19th century
The first seated, facing ahead with open mouth containing a loose ball and protecting a large ball, signed Michishige, 4cm (1½in) wide; the second recumbent, its head turned to the right with a loose ball in its open mouth, its tail erect, unsigned, 4.5cm (1½in) wide. (2).