Project Description
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
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
MR4707
