A Wood Netsuke
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Masanao
Modelled as the Bumbuku Chagama (Miraculous Teakettle), in the moment of transformation into a badger, his eyes inlaid in shell, the free-moving cover ebony
1½in. (3.7cm.) high
A Wood Netsuke
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Masanao
Modelled as the Bumbuku Chagama (Miraculous Teakettle), in the moment of transformation into a badger, his eyes inlaid in shell, the free-moving cover ebony
1½in. (3.7cm.) high
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