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An ebony netsuke of Daruma

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
An ebony netsuke of Daruma
By Tomin, School of Minko, Tsu, Late 18th century. With rolling eyes carved of ivory that has been stained red at the back of the eyeballs and in concentric circles outlining the pupil, which is black. Inscribed & signed on the reverse with the inscription, Tomin kore o chouko (carved by craftsman Tomin).1 1/4in (3.2cm). Provenance: Ex C.V.S. Roosevelt collection, Sotheby's, New York, June 2, 1992; Lot 149