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An ivory netsuke of a Tanuki.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
An ivory netsuke of a Tanuki.
Nagai Rantei, Kyoto, , Mid 19th century. In the guise of a waiter in the process of transformation, in his right hand he holds a tablet with the single character, Kayoi(order book). The eyes are inlaid in black horn, and a long un-human tongue hangs out of his mouth and his tail protrudes from under his robe. Signed on the right rear of his robe in a polished oval reserve, Rantei. 2 5/8in (6.6cm). Provenance: Purchased from Sydney L. Moss, Ltd, London, 1982.