A wood and ivory netsuke of a standing bijin

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A wood and ivory netsuke of a standing bijin
wearing long robes and a headdress, holding a large peach, the lower half of the robe sliding to reveal her naked legs -- 3.3/8in. (8.5cm) high, 19th Century, (minor wear).
See Colour Plate 5

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