Project Description
An Ivory Netsuke of the Bust of a Chinese Sage
Formed from a fragment of an ivory sculpture of a Chinese sage with eyes closed and a serene expression, the reverse lacquered black with three holes forming himotoshi, the ivory somewhat worn and bearing a good patina
Unsigned. Early 17th century
Height: 9.5cm
Provenance:
Julius and Arlette Katchen collection, Paris
Literature:
Katchen, Netsuke 7, Vol 2., pp. 346-347, no. K712
Bonhams London, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Colleciton of Fine Netsuke: Part II, 10th May 2017, lot 33
MR3337
