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A wood netsuke of a tiger and cub.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
A wood netsuke of a tiger and cub.
By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Late 18th century. Looking around to his left as he sits snarling with his tail curled around his body and his cub seated on his haunch, eyes of both inlaid in brass with black pupils, typical large bushy eyebrows and enormous paws. Nicely worn and patinated, himotoshi carved between the front paws. Signed under the left rear paw, Minko, plus kakihan. 1 1/8in (3cm).