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A wood netsuke of a tiger on bamboo.

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A wood netsuke of a tiger on bamboo.
By Masahide, Early 19th century. Paws resting on a large bamboo shoot, showing his right side with his head turned back over his shoulder. Stripes with great contrast, the eyes are in translucent horn. Signed in an oval reserve, Masahide. 1 1/4in (3.3cm). Provenance: Purchased from Joseph U. Seo, 1955. Illustrated in Lazarnick, page 702.