


WOOD NETSUKE
The Property of a Lady
(lots 61-69)
The Property of a Lady
(lots 61-69)
Lot 65
A wood netsuke of a skeleton and wolf By Suketada, Takayama, late 19th century
7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,500 inc. premium
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By Suketada, Takayama, late 19th century
The skeleton fighting with the wolf, pinning it to the ground on its back, delicately carved in stained boxwood, the wolf's eyes inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Suketada. 5.5cm (1¾in).
The skeleton fighting with the wolf, pinning it to the ground on its back, delicately carved in stained boxwood, the wolf's eyes inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Suketada. 5.5cm (1¾in).