Lot Essay
For a similar example of the second see M.T. Coullery and M.S. Newstead, Netsuke [in the Baur Collection, Geneva], (Geneva, 1977), C426, p.176
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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Three Wood Netsuke
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The first of a man eating, signed Gyokkei; another of Hanasaka Jiji seated on a tree trunk holding a basket containing the magic ashes, ivory inlays, signed Ryumin; and another of a blind man lifting the strength stone
3.2cm., 3.5cm. and 2.5cm. wide respectively (3)
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The first of a man eating, signed Gyokkei; another of Hanasaka Jiji seated on a tree trunk holding a basket containing the magic ashes, ivory inlays, signed Ryumin; and another of a blind man lifting the strength stone
3.2cm., 3.5cm. and 2.5cm. wide respectively (3)
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