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A group of three netsuke, various materials.

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A group of three netsuke, various materials.
Mid/late 19th century. The first, ivory of a flying Tennin, her body curled backwards so that the feet form a circle. Signed Gensai. 1 1/2in (3.9cm). The second, wood of a catfish forming a circle of itself. Signed just where the tail begins to show, Gakuzan. 2 1/8in (5.5cm). The third, an ivory manju representing the well-known story of Ono no Tofu, engraved with a willow tree under which sits a shakudo image of a frog. Signed on the reverse, Gekko, plus kakihan. 1 3/4in (4.4cm). The first, Exhibited: the Student Center (August 29 - September 25, 1960)