An Ivory Netsuke
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An Ivory Netsuke

EDO PERIOD (EARLY-MID 18TH CENTURY)

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An Ivory Netsuke
Edo Period (Early-Mid 18th Century)
A model of Ikkaku Sennin carrying the Indian harlot on his back across the River Ganges, the elaborate patterning of her robes well carved and stained, his face with the typical fringed beard often seen on early figure netsuke, the himotoshi formed by a large and a small hole in the back, one possibly enlarged
2¾in. (7.1cm.) high
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