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A wood netsuke of two puppies.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,200.00 USD
A wood netsuke of two puppies.
By Masanao I or II, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Wrestling with each other, with floppy ears and well defined claws on the paws, good hair-work and nicely patinated, slightly worn with a small chip on the tail of one, himotoshi use natural openings. Signed on the underside in an oval reserve, Masanao. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.