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A group of three Shishi netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,600.00 USD
A group of three Shishi netsuke.
Mid 19th century. The first, in ivory, seated with mouth open and all four legs wrapped around a large tama. 1 1/4in (3cm). The second, in wood clutching a large tama, a loose ball in its mouth, a thick mane with well carved hair work. 1 3/8in (3.6cm). The third, in wood, on an oval seal base, with its rear raised in the air to provide a grip for the user, the underside of base bears a seal. 1in (2.6cm).