Project Description
Boxwood Netsuke of a Tiger and Cub by Kokei (Tsu, active 1810- 30)
The adult turning to lick the cub climbing onto its back
Signed. Kuwana. Circa 1820
3.8 cm across
Provenance:
Harriet Szechenyi collection, sold at her sale, Bonhams London, 8th November 2011, lot 122 (£3,500)
Jacques Carré collection
Information:
A very similar example is illustrated by George Lazarnick, p.646.
MR3113