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An ivory netsuke of Shin no Yojo.

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An ivory netsuke of Shin no Yojo.
By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. stabbing the cloak of Wu Shan to avenge his master, his teeth are bared in a ferocious rictus, his robe engraved with scattered foliate scrolls. Signed in a wavy reserve, Tomochika. 1 3/8in (3.6cm). Provenance: Ex Frederick M. Goldschmidt collection, Christie's, New York, October 2, 1984; Lot 130. Ex M.T. Hindson, Sotheby's, London, Sale #5; Lot 782. Illustrated in Davey, Fig. 421. Ex Guest collection, No. 774. Ex H. L. Joly collection (Illustrated in his Legends, page 394).