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A wood netsuke of a war lord on waves.

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A wood netsuke of a war lord on waves.
Inscribed Tomokazu, Early 19th century. Gentoku (Liu Pei) on horseback riding over the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho river gorge, he holds the reins in his right hand and his bow in his left, eyes of both horse and rider inlaid in black, stained a yellowish brown, well-worn and patinated. Inscribed on the underside in a large polished area without reserve, Tomokazu. Probably an added signature. . 1 3/4in (4.1cm)