"A Boxwood Netsuke Depicting A Karashishi"
Boxwood netsuke depicting a Karashishi with his mouth wide open, accompanied by a perforated ball, protected with his front paws, a symbol indicating a male shishi, representative of the Yang principle and male energy. Signed Minkoku.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition