**SOLD** Large Wood Netsuke of a Dragon

Large 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 1800-1820

Length 10.8cm

Literature:

Moss, Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on [Bosshard collection], 2008, no. 70

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; since in another distinguished collection of netsuke

MR4707