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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE SECOND SIGNED MINKOKU
Details
A Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke and an Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the second signed Minkoku
The first carved as a recumbent dog with its paws resting on an abalone shell, the eyes inlaid in dark horn and details highlighted with dark stain; the second of a demon carrying a club on his shoulder on which he balances a temple bell and a lantern, his britches decorated with vines and flowers
1¾in. (4.4cm.); 1¾in. (4.4cm.) wide (2)
Edo period (19th century), the second signed Minkoku
The first carved as a recumbent dog with its paws resting on an abalone shell, the eyes inlaid in dark horn and details highlighted with dark stain; the second of a demon carrying a club on his shoulder on which he balances a temple bell and a lantern, his britches decorated with vines and flowers
1¾in. (4.4cm.); 1¾in. (4.4cm.) wide (2)
Special notice
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