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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), THE FIRST SIGNED SHUMIN [HARA SHUMIN (ACTIVE 1789-1800)], THE SECOND SIGNED HOEI
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A Wood Netsuke and a Wood and Ivory Netsuke**
Edo-Meiji period (18th-19th century), the first signed Shumin [Hara Shumin (active 1789-1800)], the second signed Hoei
The first carved as Daruma seated in meditation, his robe open exposing his hairy belly, the himotoshi ringed in ivory; the second carved as a seated actor wearing a mask carved in ivory, the details stained black and red
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.); 1¼in. (3.1cm.) wide (2)
Edo-Meiji period (18th-19th century), the first signed Shumin [Hara Shumin (active 1789-1800)], the second signed Hoei
The first carved as Daruma seated in meditation, his robe open exposing his hairy belly, the himotoshi ringed in ivory; the second carved as a seated actor wearing a mask carved in ivory, the details stained black and red
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.); 1¼in. (3.1cm.) wide (2)
Special notice
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