Appealing Japanese Ivory Bear Netsuke, Meiji
Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1900: item #816937 SN116
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Ancient East
407-540-1122
Sold and Shipped to California, Thanks!
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DESCRIPTION: A skillfully carved and quite charming ivory netsuke of a furry seated bear with legs crossed and tongue outstretched licking his right paw. The detail on this carving is quite outstanding as even the bear’s canine teeth can be seen on either side of the small extended tongue, and the bear’s fur is carefully and naturally depicted. Meiji Period, 19th C., in very good condition with closed age fissures seen in the walrus ivory on the bear’s back. DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾” wide (4.5 cm) x 1... Click for details
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Edo Tobacco Pouch with Dragon Netsuke by Tokutaka
Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1837 VR: item #768272 0173
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Japanese Art Site
917-675-1369
$2500
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A truly striking Edo Period tangerine color leather tabakoire (tobacco pouch) from Nagasaki, embossed with a large dragon and flowers and bearing a silver clasp with the same motifs. The silver backing to the clasp is adorned with wave designs. Attached to the pouch by ten fine silver chains is a kagamibuta netsuke (also called a manju) of a finely rendered dragon by Tokutaka. Purchased in Kyoto in 1962 by of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 inches, 14 x 9.25 cm. Ve... Click for details
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