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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE SECOND INSCRIBED ISSAI
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A Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke and an Osaka School Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the second inscribed Issai
The first of a reclining Chinese lion bearing a fierce expression, a free-moving ball held in his mouth, large himotoshi on the underside; the second a tightly coiled dragon holding a jewel, details highlighted in dark stain
1¾in. (4.4cm.); 1½in. (3.8cm.) wide (2)
Edo period (19th century), the second inscribed Issai
The first of a reclining Chinese lion bearing a fierce expression, a free-moving ball held in his mouth, large himotoshi on the underside; the second a tightly coiled dragon holding a jewel, details highlighted in dark stain
1¾in. (4.4cm.); 1½in. (3.8cm.) wide (2)