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An ivory netsuke of tiger with cub.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
An ivory netsuke of tiger with cub.
By Innan, Osaka, 18th century. Climbing on top of a section of bamboo within which is a tiger cub, the tail curling out from one end, and the head completely contained within the other end. The piece is well-worn and with a series of age cracks that encircle the bamboo section. Signed within a hollow space on the underside, Innan. 1in (2.5cm).