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SIGNED HOJITSU, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
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SIGNED HOJITSU, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Of the haggard Yama-Uba breastfeeding the young infant Kintaro whilst hiding a large knife behind her back
5.8cm. high
SIGNED HOJITSU, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Of the haggard Yama-Uba breastfeeding the young infant Kintaro whilst hiding a large knife behind her back
5.8cm. high
Literature
Netsuke Kenkyukai Society Journal, 1992, 12/2 p.4 and 1993, 13/4, p.16
François Storno, Le Netzké Errant, (Geneva, 2005), fig.61
François Storno, Le Netzké Errant, (Geneva, 2005), fig.61
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium