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