A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art
LOT 175
A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
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ZAR 5 863
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A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
modelled seated on its haunches with extended legs and yellow claws, with yellow teeth, licking its left leg with a red tongue, the turquoise body decorated with circles highlighted in gilt, with black mane, eyebrows and bushy tail, minor chips to the highlights, 19,5cm high
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