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A ivory and lacquer netsuke of Kiyohime.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
A ivory and lacquer netsuke of Kiyohime.
Issai, Tokyo, Late 19th century. , late 19th century. Standing with her left arm clasped in front of her and the right holding a bell striker down at her side. Her body is 80% covered by lacquer of various colors including the black hair that extends to below the waist, the teeth and eyes, the diaper patterns on the robe in many colors, and the lining of the robe in brick red that completely covers the bottom except for the ivory feet that are strikingly left uncovered, Signed on the underside in gold lacquer, Issai. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.