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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE SECOND SIGNED TOSUI, THE THIRD SIGNED ...SHODO
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Three Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the second signed Tosui, the third signed ...shodo
The first carved as a reclining Chinese lion scratching his ear with his left rear paw, a free-moving ball held in his mouth; the second of a long-haired dog seated and raising his front left paw, eyes inlaid in dark horn; the third of a reclining cat with a ribbon around its neck, the hair rendered with fine lines and stained dark
2 1/8in. (5.4cm.) wide; 1¾in. (4.4cm.) long; 1½in. (3.8cm.) high (3)
Edo period (19th century), the second signed Tosui, the third signed ...shodo
The first carved as a reclining Chinese lion scratching his ear with his left rear paw, a free-moving ball held in his mouth; the second of a long-haired dog seated and raising his front left paw, eyes inlaid in dark horn; the third of a reclining cat with a ribbon around its neck, the hair rendered with fine lines and stained dark
2 1/8in. (5.4cm.) wide; 1¾in. (4.4cm.) long; 1½in. (3.8cm.) high (3)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.