Early 19c ebony netsuke SHISHI
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0129 |
| Estimate | $450 - $550 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More! |
| Date | August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Jasper52 |
| Location | New York, New York |
Early 19th century ebony netsuke of a shishi (Buddhist lion) sitting foursquare on a base, its head turned to the right. Like any dark object does not photograph well. Wonderful netsuke carved with
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