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A wood netsuke of a tigress 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 tigress and cub.
By Sato Masayoshi (1819-1865), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. She crouches above cub rolling on it's side at her feet, the eyes are double-inlaid in horn, black pupils on bulging grayish-yellow eyeballs. Signed on a rectangular plaque held between the claws of the tigress, Masayoshi. 1in (2.7cm). Provenance: Ex Scott Meredith collection.