AN IVORY NETSUKE

EDO PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED KAIGYOKU (2ND)

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AN IVORY NETSUKE
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