AN IVORY ANIMAL NETSUKE

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AN IVORY ANIMAL NETSUKE
(EARLY 19TH CENTURY), INSCRIBED TOMOKAZU

Carved in the form of a recumbent shishi, jaws open to reveal a separately carved and movable ball, fur and details of the body deeply engraved and stained black, inscribed on base--2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long