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A group of three metal netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 2,800.00 USD
A group of three metal netsuke.
Mid/late 19th century. The first, kagamibuta with a shibuichi lotus pad with leaves, with gilt lotus pod, copper frog and silver turtle, in an ivory bowl. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). The second, manju with two deeply cast sides that are connected by a wide band, depicting the story of the Soga Brothers, the obverse likely shows Juro with his hand on the waistband of his brother Goro. 1 7/8in (4.8cm). The third, kagamibuta with a shibuichi disc with gilt detailing of Kiyomasa slaying the Tiger, in an ivory bowl. 1 7/8in (4.7cm). Provenance: The first, Sotheby's, London, July 30, 1968; Lot 121.