A WOOD NETSUKE
A WOOD NETSUKE

UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY)

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A WOOD NETSUKE
Unsigned, Edo Period (Late 18th/Early 19th Century)
Of an emaciated tiger, its ribs and backbone visible through its coat, squatting on the ground with its four legs close together, its head turned backwards to the right, a large himotoshi carved in its left hind leg, katabori, wood, with eyes inlaid in dark horn
1in. (3.7cm.) long

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