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Group of three metal netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Group of three metal netsuke.
Early/Mid 19th century. The first, stag antler and silver showing two Ho-o birds and flowers with a border of inlaid green, white, and black stones in a Tibetan style, the back plate is of shakudo. 1 1/2in (3.8cm). The second, one part Ryusa style shibuichi manju of Insects. 1 7/8in (4.6cm). The third, kagamibuta with a shibuichi disc with a 30-petal chrysanthemum with a gilded shakudo lima bean plant, three shakudo aubergines, and three sentoku chestnuts. 1 7/8in (4.8cm). Provenance: The first, Sotheby's, London, June 14, 1972; Lot 125. The second, Ex Beasley (H. G. and Miss M. A.) collection.