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  • Lot #3315
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Lot 3315: Three Exceptional, Finely Carved Japanese Netsuke

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Lot 3315: Three Exceptional, Finely Carved Japanese Netsuke

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Three Exceptional, Finely Carved Japanese Netsuke

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 125
Class: Other
Description:

Each item is finely carved, with a hole or slot for running a cord and an untranslated 2-3 figure signature on the back or underside. Included with the lot is a fabric covered box with padded inner lining, large enough to accommodate the netsuke. 1) 3 inch long netsuke depicting three old men drinking sake on a boat that is also a large bird. 2) 2 5/6 inch tall netsuke featuring the ashinaga-tenaga, a pair of monsters from Japanese folklore, one with abnormally long arms, the other abnormally long legs. The ashinaga-jin (long legged one) is decorated with a carved and detailed robe with purple stone accents. 3) 1 1/2 inch tall netsuke noh mask.

Rating Definition:

All are very fine, with fine detail and attractive grain and color.



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