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An ivory netsuke of Kato Kiyomasa.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
An ivory netsuke of Kato Kiyomasa.
Early 19th century. Standing next to a tiger that he holds by its ears before slaying it, they stand on an irregular base that is scattered with trampled bamboo plants, the ivory of good color, the remains of an old museum acquisition number are on the back of the base. Unsigned. 1 5/8in (4.1cm). Provenance: Ex Carnegie Museum collection.