A wood tonkotsu modelled as the Three Wise Monkeys in graduating form -- 3½in. high, signed; a silk embroidered tobacco pouch with dragon clasp and attached manju netsuke with a dragon; a gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with two dancing figures -- 2¾in. long; a brown and gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with a shrine among trees and rockwork -- 2¾in. long; a pair of ivory cane handles carved with lions, monkeys and tigers -- 2in. long; a wood and lacquer spoon -- 8½in. long; a bamboo and brass pipe; two shagreen eating sets -- 2½in. long max; and a string of seven various ojime. (13)

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A wood tonkotsu modelled as the Three Wise Monkeys in graduating form -- 3½in. high, signed; a silk embroidered tobacco pouch with dragon clasp and attached manju netsuke with a dragon; a gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with two dancing figures -- 2¾in. long; a brown and gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with a shrine among trees and rockwork -- 2¾in. long; a pair of ivory cane handles carved with lions, monkeys and tigers -- 2in. long; a wood and lacquer spoon -- 8½in. long; a bamboo and brass pipe; two shagreen eating sets -- 2½in. long max; and a string of seven various ojime. (13)

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