MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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FIVE IVORY NETSUKE
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
All katabori, ivory, the first of a ball of rats surrounding Daruma; the second of a large hollow ball pierced and carved with a dragon among clouds; the third of a ball of monkeys and frogs; the fourth of a finial (cane handle) carved with grotesque masks; the fifth also a finial carved with numerous masks, signed Nobuyuki
5.7cm. diam., 5.7cm. diam., 5cm. diam., 3.8cm. high and 4.1cm. high (5)
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
All katabori, ivory, the first of a ball of rats surrounding Daruma; the second of a large hollow ball pierced and carved with a dragon among clouds; the third of a ball of monkeys and frogs; the fourth of a finial (cane handle) carved with grotesque masks; the fifth also a finial carved with numerous masks, signed Nobuyuki
5.7cm. diam., 5.7cm. diam., 5cm. diam., 3.8cm. high and 4.1cm. high (5)