An ivory netsuke of a south sea islander wearing a reeded skirt,
An ivory netsuke of a south sea islander wearing a reeded skirt,

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An ivory netsuke of a south sea islander wearing a reeded skirt,
standing on top of an octopus, his lon hands holding the creature by its tentacles -- 1¾in. (4.6cm.) high, 19th Century, (minor wear).
See Colour Plate 1.

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