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Signed Masatada, Kyoto, Edo period (18th century)
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An Ivory Netsuke of Karashishi [Lion Dog]
Signed Masatada, Kyoto, Edo period (18th century)
The karashishi with open mouth, its head tilting to one side, fur finely rendered in coils and tufts, eyes inlaid in pale cow horn
4.7 cm. high
Signed Masatada, Kyoto, Edo period (18th century)
The karashishi with open mouth, its head tilting to one side, fur finely rendered in coils and tufts, eyes inlaid in pale cow horn
4.7 cm. high
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