EDO PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED KAIGYOKU (2ND)
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edo period (late 19th century), signed kaigyoku (2nd)
Carved as a seated tiger protecting a cub climbing up its back, the fur finely incised and the eyes inlaid in horn, the mouth stained red
1in. (4.3cm.) wide
edo period (late 19th century), signed kaigyoku (2nd)
Carved as a seated tiger protecting a cub climbing up its back, the fur finely incised and the eyes inlaid in horn, the mouth stained red
1in. (4.3cm.) wide