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A wood netsuke of a tigress.

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A wood netsuke of a tigress.
By Kokei, School of Minko, Tsu, Early 19th century. With well-marked fur-work, tail a little shorter than some and hunched a little further back in a clear defensive position, mouth slightly open and eyes double-inlaid in brass with black pupils. Signed on the underside on the right haunch, without reserve, Kokei. 7/8in (2.3cm).