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A group of four netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
A group of four netsuke, various materials.
Mid 19th century. The first, in sentoku, a miniature writing box an incised design of trees and an overlay gilt design of an Ox and a Man. 1 3/8in (3.5cm). The second, in brass, a bridge post , attachment by a loose ring on the side. 2in (5cm). The third, in shibuichi, a ryusa manju with copper wash of leaves and blossoms, the flora include ginkgo, maple, oak, and elm leaves, and plum blossoms. 1 3/8in (3.4cm). The fourth, in copper gilded sentoku, a midzu-ire in the shape of a Mulberry leaf with a stopper that unscrews, and another smaller leaf, in shakudo, on top. 1 7/8in (4.6cm).