Lot Essay
The design of the first, predates netsuke, and is very similar to jade and other material used in China.
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Two wood netsuke
Of two karako in Chinese robes standing back to back, their arms crossed in front of them, with horn inlay, signed Jugyoku, 18th century; and a karako in a kimono, signed Hojitsu, 19th century
1½in. (3.3cm.) and 1 1/8in. (2.9cm.) high respectively (2)
Of two karako in Chinese robes standing back to back, their arms crossed in front of them, with horn inlay, signed Jugyoku, 18th century; and a karako in a kimono, signed Hojitsu, 19th century
1½in. (3.3cm.) and 1 1/8in. (2.9cm.) high respectively (2)