An impressive ivory netsuke of a roaring shishi in an unusual pose.

An impressive ivory netsuke of a roaring shishi in an unusual pose. Kyoto. Late 18th century Inscribed Tomotada in a rectangular cartouche. Seated, with its head turned almost 180 degrees, and its right front paw raised defensively; the mane, tail and fur rendered with very large curls; a large movable ball in the wide-open mouth. Eye pupils of dark horn. Height 3.8 cm

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