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THREE WOOD NETSUKE
edo-meiji periods (19th century)
Comprising a manzai dancer crouching forward, wearing a comical mask of inlaid ivory, signed Hoju on the underside; Daruma seated in meditation, the figure enveloped in long robes and wearing a look of intense concentration, signed Shumin on the base; three children playing horse and rider, unsigned--1½, 1¾, and 1¾in. (3.8, 4.4, and 4.4cm. high (3)
edo-meiji periods (19th century)
Comprising a manzai dancer crouching forward, wearing a comical mask of inlaid ivory, signed Hoju on the underside; Daruma seated in meditation, the figure enveloped in long robes and wearing a look of intense concentration, signed Shumin on the base; three children playing horse and rider, unsigned--1½, 1¾, and 1¾in. (3.8, 4.4, and 4.4cm. high (3)