* A katabori-type netsuke in wood, ivory and ox horn depicting a seated woman of high lineage taking a biwa out of its case, while a man standing beside her carries on his shoulder a branch of cherry blossom and a hyotan-shaped sake gourd. All these elements symbolize the hanami festival during the cherry blossom season. During this festival, people picnic and drink sake under the blossoming trees. The man's head and feet are in ivory, the hands and coloquint in blond horn. Japan, 19th century H. 5 cm - L. 4.5 cm B.P. 12.5 g N°CIC : FR2307517178-K
Live Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 162

* A katabori-type netsuke in wood, ivory and ox horn depicting a seated woman of high lineage taking a biwa out of its case, while a man standing beside her carries on his shoulder a branch of cherry blossom and a hyotan-shaped sake gourd. All these elements symbolize the hanami festival during the cherry blossom season. During this festival, people picnic and drink sake under the blossoming trees. The man's head and feet are in ivory, the hands and coloquint in blond horn. Japan, 19th century H. 5 cm - L. 4.5 cm B.P. 12.5 g N°CIC : FR2307517178-K

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€395
Buyer's premium
30%
* A katabori-type netsuke in wood, ivory and ox horn depicting a seated woman of high lineage taking a biwa out of its case, while a man standing beside her carries on his shoulder a branch of cherry blossom and a hyotan-shaped sake gourd. All these elements symbolize the hanami festival during the cherry blossom season. During this festival, people picnic and drink sake under the blossoming trees. The man's head and feet are in ivory, the hands and coloquint in blond horn. Japan, 19th century H. 5 cm - L. 4.5 cm B.P. 12.5 g N°CIC : FR2307517178-K
Sale
Drawings, Ancient and modern paintings, Jewelry and watches, Silverware, Asian art, Decorative arts from the 17th to the 20th century - Including the R. & G. Schmitt Collection and the M. & Mme T. Parisienne Collection. & G. Schmitt Collection and M. & Mme T. Parisian Collection.
Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris