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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
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Two Kyoto-School Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century)
The first carved as a long-haired dog reclining on a woven mat, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; the second of a puppy holding an abalone shell between both paws, eyes inlaid in dark horn
1¾in. (4.5cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide (2)
Edo period (19th century)
The first carved as a long-haired dog reclining on a woven mat, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; the second of a puppy holding an abalone shell between both paws, eyes inlaid in dark horn
1¾in. (4.5cm.); 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide (2)
Special notice
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