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A pottery and lacquer netsuke of three turtles.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD
A pottery and lacquer netsuke of three turtles.
By Teiji.(D2885), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. An adult turtle is surmounted by two young, the unglazed upper surfaces of all three have traces of gold and magenta lacquer.. Signed on the underside on a gold lacquer tablet, Teiji. The somewhat scarce Tokyo potter turned lacquerer who combined both arts in his unique pieces.7/8in (2.2cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection.
Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.