A Japanese ivory netsuke of a lion and cub, 19th Century
the beast carved open mouthed, its long tail curled up its back, standing protectively over the recumbent animal to its feet, with signature Hakuryu; and an ivory netsuke of a lion breaking free from an egg -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) wide max. (2)
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a lion and cub, 19th Century
the beast carved open mouthed, its long tail curled up its back, standing protectively over the recumbent animal to its feet, with signature Hakuryu; and an ivory netsuke of a lion breaking free from an egg -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) wide max. (2)
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