The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 318
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TWO SNAKES BY SHUNZAN

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • TWO SNAKESBY SHUNZAN
  • Signed Shunzan at the age of 75
  • Boxwood
  • 6.4cm., 2 1/2 in.
Of large size, the two snakes confronting each other in combat around a jagged rock, each with its long tongue flickering out, the wood is slightly worn and bears a good patina.

Provenance

W.L. Behrens Collection, no.1535, illustrated pl.XXVI.