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A wood netsuke of Nio.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A wood netsuke of Nio.
By Takusai, Early 19th century. Muscular man kneeling in front of a pair of millstones, wielding the top one with great effort, he is bearded and his hair is in a topknot and he wears a loose flowing robe, the stones are carved to simulate age cracks. Signed on the underside, Takusai, plus an inlaid ivory seal that reads Gyo or Kyo. 1 1/4"in (3.2cm).