The William Oates Jeffery Collection - Netsuke, Ojime, and other Ivory Objects

 Two Shishi Chinese Lions with Pearl of Wisdom

Collected in Japan

  circa 1935

dimensions:

 2" long x 1 3/4" deep x  1" high

Late 18th or early 19th century ivory netsuke depicting two Shishi (Chinese Lions). Smaller lion climbs on the larger lion's back, probably an adult and cub.  Adult's mouth is open and contains a "pearl of wisdom" which rattles around inside.  Fearsome expressions. Well carved with nice detail.

SOLD

Two ( himotochi ) holes in bottom. Larger hole is hollowed to hide knot on cord.  

Unsigned.  

Excellent Condition with minor age hairlines.  

Lovely mellow patina.

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