Project Description
Osaka School Dark Stained Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Shishi
Scratching its jaw with a hind paw in such a way as to provide the natural himotoshi. The mane and tale have a distinctive symmetrical disposition typical of artists of the school. Eye pupils are protruding inlays of dark buffalo horn.There is a loose ball in the mouth.The original staining is almost unworn
Unsigned. Circa 1800
Height: 3.9 cm
MR3416