An Ivory Netsuke Of Four Painter’s Seals

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Object description :

"An Ivory Netsuke Of Four Painter’s Seals"

An ivory netsuke depicting four painter’s seals, the main one surmounted by a karashishi used as a handle.

The karashishi, carved with finely detailed features, is a mythical lion-like creature often represented as a guardian in Buddhist temples and regarded as a symbol of protection and courage.

Period: Edo, 19th century
Dimensions: 2 × 3.5 × 3.1 cm
Condition: Excellent, with natural age lines in the ivory

Price: 1 900 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Width: 3,5 cm
Height: 2 cm
Depth: 3,1 cm

Reference: 1622508
Availability: In stock