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A wood netsuke of a tiger.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
A wood netsuke of a tiger.
By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Mid 18th century. Looking around to his left as he sits snarling with his tail curled over his back, eyes inlaid in brass with black pupils, typical large bushy eyebrows and enormous paws suggest an early work by this master. Nicely worn and patinated, himotoshi carved between the front paws. Signed under the left rear paw, Minko, plus kakihan. 1 3/8in (3.6cm). Provenance: Purchased at auction at Hauswedell, Hamburg, Germany, May 20, 1963.