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A group of five netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
A group of five netsuke.
19th century. The first, ivory manju of a 24-petal Chrysanthemum. 1 5/8in (4.2cm). The second, natural fungus that has been dried and adapted for use as a sashi netsuke, the root has been left intact. 4 7/8in (12.4cm). The third, an ebony lotus pod with frog, the seeds in the pod are loose. 1 3/8in (3.5cm). The fourth, a kaki wood lotus pod, the seeds in the pod are loose. 1 3/8in (3.3cm). The fifth, a walus ivory loquat, the himotoshi is formed by the stem crossing transversely between two leaves. 1 3/4in (4.4cm).