An ivory netsuke of a grazing horse with head turned down to the right, the eyes horn inlaid, red inclusion to the tail -- 2¼in. (5.7cm) high, signed; and a hardwood manju netsuke with inset white metal roundel decorated in relief with a grimacing mythical figure -- 1¾in. (4.4cm) diam.

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An ivory netsuke of a grazing horse with head turned down to the right, the eyes horn inlaid, red inclusion to the tail -- 2¼in. (5.7cm) high, signed; and a hardwood manju netsuke with inset white metal roundel decorated in relief with a grimacing mythical figure -- 1¾in. (4.4cm) diam.
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