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N993: Ivory 'Mask Merchant'
Netsuke
This is a very nice older ivory netsuke of a Mask Merchant. He sits
with his ware in one hand and a tool in the other. It is 1 1/2" tall.
Like many older netsuke, he is not signed.
$325 |
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N984: Ivory 'Mother and
Child' Netsuke
This is an endearing ivory netsuke of a Mother with her child at
feeding time. He is at her side holding a toy while she holds a bowl
with chop sticks. They sit 1 7/8" tall and are signed by the artist.
$325 |
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N1028: Ivory 'Skeleton'
Netsuke
This is an extremely nice rendition of the popular Skeleton ivory
netsuke. He is a large netsuke and full of detail. Note the
carved out ribs and hollow areas between his bones. The whole netsuke is
hollow to allow the detail. Nice polished finish. He sits 2
1/2" tall and is signed by the artist.
$325 |
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N1020: Ivory 'Tiger and
Cub' Netsuke
This is a great ivory netsuke of a mother tiger with her cub nestled
at her feet. The artist took great care to deliver the feeling of
her protecting the little one. They are carved in the old style with
the tail wrapping up her body. They are 1 3/8" tall and are signed
by the artist.
$295 |
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N1032: Ivory 'Tiger and
Monkey' Netsuke
This is a great ivory netsuke of a tiger and his pal. They
are carved in the early style with a nice flow. They are 1 7/8" wide
and are signed with an interesting signature.
$295 |
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N998: Ivory 'Seated Man'
Netsuke
This is an amazing ivory netsuke of a man seated on a bamboo bench.
Note the amount of ivory the artist needed to remove to leave the bench
and man. He has amazing detail to his face, hands, and feet.
A very unusual himotoshi running up through the bench and out his back.
I see the man using an outside plumbing fixture, but that is just me.
He sits 1 1/4" tall and is signed by the artist.
$295 |
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N1031: Ivory 'Chokaro
and his horse' Netsuke
This is a great ivory netsuke of the fabled Chokaro and his horse.
Legion has it when he needed to travel, he would produce a horse by pouring
it from a gourd he carried with him. Great detail and balance....
note he is standing on one foot. Also note the carved through areas
and nice polychrome. Stands 2" and is signed by the artist
$275 |
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