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AN IVORY NETSUKE
(early 20th century), signed soko
Carved as a group composed of a battledore carved in relief with a scene of the demon menacing Taira no Koremochi under the maple branches, a double-gourd sake flask, alluding to the picnic Koremochi enjoys in the tale, and a clam shell, alluding to his dream, signed on the side of the flask--1¾in. (4.5cm.) long
(early 20th century), signed soko
Carved as a group composed of a battledore carved in relief with a scene of the demon menacing Taira no Koremochi under the maple branches, a double-gourd sake flask, alluding to the picnic Koremochi enjoys in the tale, and a clam shell, alluding to his dream, signed on the side of the flask--1¾in. (4.5cm.) long