Project Description

Large Dark Wood Netsuke of a Dragon

Its eyes and fangs inlaid in bone, the former with red pupils. The wood is light in weight, probably hinoki

Unsigned. Circa 1800-1850

Length: 10.8 cm

Provenance:

WW Winkworth, London

Carlo Monzino, Venice, sold at his sale, Sotheby’s London, 21st June 1995, lot 176

Willi Bosshard, purchased at the above