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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), WITH SIGNATURE TOMOMASA
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An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo Period (19th Century), with signature Tomomasa
Modelled as an oni polishing a temple bell, the clapper free-moving, the pattern in his tiger-skin breeches incised and stained black, pupils inlaid in coral, the himotoshi formed by the hanger on the top of the bell
1½in. (3.8cm.) high
Edo Period (19th Century), with signature Tomomasa
Modelled as an oni polishing a temple bell, the clapper free-moving, the pattern in his tiger-skin breeches incised and stained black, pupils inlaid in coral, the himotoshi formed by the hanger on the top of the bell
1½in. (3.8cm.) high
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.