Reserved
A wooden netsuke depicting a Shishi stood upon a base, holding a ball under its front paw. With head dipped down and turned to the side snarling. The dramatic tail, forming tight curls with strands of hair running along the Shishi's back. Age has given the netsuke a nice amount of wear to the high points and a good patina has formed.
Unsigned
4.2cm
Early 19th century
Condition: Small chip to the edge of the base
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