Lot 420 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 17. June 2025, 03.00 PM
A WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO SNAKES ON A PUMPKIN.
Japan, Nagoya, 19th c. Width 4 cm.
The snakes winding through a pumpkin with coiled bodies, with one reptile showing it's tongue painted red. Ukibori signature in rectangular reserve Yoshimasa.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, thence by descent.
CHF 1 200 / 1 800 | (€ 1 240 / 1 860)
Sold for CHF 4 750 (including buyer's premium)