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A wood netsuke of Tengo no Tamago.

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A wood netsuke of Tengo no Tamago.
Attributed to Masa Shumin 2nd. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The eyes are inlaid in brass, the "cap" on the Tengu's head is of ebony, and one himotoshi is lined with green-stained ivory, the other exits through a large opening where the Tengu is breaking through the bottom of the shell. The feather work is well-carved and slightly worn There are two leaves carved on the underside, one of which is a maple and the other appears to be an elm. Signed on the side using the 2-element form of Min. 1 1/2in (3.7cm).