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A group of four netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 2,800.00 USD
A group of four netsuke, various materials.
The first, early 19th century, a wood model of Moso, the paragon of Filial Piety, sitting to rest with his eyes closed, a huge bamboo shoot is tied to his back. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). The second, late 18th century, mammoth ivory showing a heavily incised design of Kato no Kiyomasa slaying the Tiger. 2 1/2in (6.2cm). The third, mid 19th century, an ivory carving of a man hunched over and on tip-toe as he prepares to draw his sword. 1 3/4in (4.3cm). The fourth, late 18th century, dolphin's tooth carving of Kakkyo standing with a shovel and digging a grave for his infant son when he found a pot of gold instead. 2in (5.1cm).