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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE FIRST WITH SIGNATURE GYOKUMIN
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Two Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the first with signature Gyokumin
The first carved as an abalone diver and an amorous octopus, the diver's hair ornamented with a comb; the second carved as a woman kneeling next to a sewing box holding a piece of fabric, her robes incised with floral patterns stained dark
1 3/8in. (3.4cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide (2)
Edo period (19th century), the first with signature Gyokumin
The first carved as an abalone diver and an amorous octopus, the diver's hair ornamented with a comb; the second carved as a woman kneeling next to a sewing box holding a piece of fabric, her robes incised with floral patterns stained dark
1 3/8in. (3.4cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide (2)
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Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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