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A group of four netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
A group of four netsuke, various materials.
The first, mid 19th century, ared lacquered Uchiwa with a separate handle that contains a short knife. 3in (7.7cm). The second, mid 19th century, in cherry wood, a bridge post, the base fitted with a working compass. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). The third, 18th century, Malaysian or Javanese Kris handle converted to a netsuke. 3 1/8in (7.9cm). The fourth, 17th/18th century, in mammoth ivory, a manju, the front has an incised design showing a Chinese style tabouret and a squatting figure, the reverse shows a pine seedling pushing up through the soil. 2 1/8in (5.2cm).