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MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE THIRD INSCRIBED KOSETSU
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An Ivory and Soft-Metal Netsuke and Two Ivory Netsuke**
Meiji period (19th century), the third inscribed Kosetsu
The first a lotus leaf applied with a soft-metal frog, the underside with a metal ring; the second a bat with its wings folded togther, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; the third a group of horses, eyes inlaid in dark horn
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.); 1½in. (3.8cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) wide (3)
Meiji period (19th century), the third inscribed Kosetsu
The first a lotus leaf applied with a soft-metal frog, the underside with a metal ring; the second a bat with its wings folded togther, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; the third a group of horses, eyes inlaid in dark horn
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.); 1½in. (3.8cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) wide (3)
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