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A narwhal ivory netsuke of a Piebald pup.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A narwhal ivory netsuke of a Piebald pup.
By Kawamoto Shuraku. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Seated on a dais, with open mouth, tongue out and the nose is stippled, he wears a ruff around his neck and the eyes and spots are highlighted with black ink. The outer crust of the tusk has been left intact as was his style. Signed on underside with seal, all highlighted in magenta, Shuraku. 1 1/2in (3.7cm).