


Lot 32*
A wood netsuke of two shishi By Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856), Tanba, 19th century
8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £27,500 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA wood netsuke of two shishi
By Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856), Tanba, 19th century
Playing in a spirited manner, one standing on its hind legs, rearing up over its companion which crouches at its feet, the slightly-worn wood of a good colour and the eyes inlaid with pale translucent horn, signed in an oval reserve Toyomasa. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Playing in a spirited manner, one standing on its hind legs, rearing up over its companion which crouches at its feet, the slightly-worn wood of a good colour and the eyes inlaid with pale translucent horn, signed in an oval reserve Toyomasa. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Footnotes
木彫根付 獅子二匹 銘「豊昌」 19世紀
Published: Rosemary Bandini, ibid., p.15, no.21.