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A painted wood netsuke of Ryujin, the Dragon King.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A painted wood netsuke of Ryujin, the Dragon King.
Attributed to Mondo (1857-1917), Osaka, , Early 20th century. Standing as the dragon climbs on his shoulder. Wearing polychrome decorated robes and holding a pearl. Done in the style of Yoshimura Shuzan. Mondo perfected Shuzan's style, and was responsible for many of the "Shoken Kisho" netsuke exported to the west. 3 3/8in (8.7cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.