Project Description

Wood Netsuke of a Cat Resting on a Fan by Hoshin

The piebald cat looking most comfortable, its front paws crossed in front of it and its eyes double inlays of buffalo horn

Unsigned. Late 18th century 

Length: 5.1 cm 

A similar netsuke by the same hand was sold at Christie’s London, 25th November 1980, lot 55

MR5107