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A group of four netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
A group of four netsuke, various materials.
The first, mid 19th century, a wood ash bowl in the shape of a Samurai helmet, the finial of light horn. 1 1/8in (2.9cm). The second, late 18th century, an ivory bearded and seated Manzai Dancer, holding a tsuzumi drum on his right shoulder with both hands. 1 1/2in (3.7cm). The third, mid 19th century, an ebony figure of a Fisher Girl, with a basket on her back. 2 5/8in (6.7cm). The fourth, late 18th century, an ivory reclining man resting his head on his right hand, and he has a small woven basket attached to his left hip. 2in (5cm). Provenance: The first, Ex Dr. Bernard Rosett collection (Sotheby's, New York)