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Auction 29 October 2021 Fine Netsuke & Sagemono - VIENNA

Bid on the lot list Galerie Zacke : 29 October 2021 - Fine Netsuke & Sagemono Friday, 29th Oct 2021 13:00 VIEWING :<a href="www.zacke.at" target="_blank">www.zacke.at</a>IN OUR GALLERY and by appointment According to the general terms and conditions of business of Galerie Zacke Vienna, Founded 1968, SZA Versteigerungen & Vertriebs GmbH, 1070 Wien, online at <a href="http://www.zacke.at/" target="_blank">www.zacke.at</a> Galerie Zacke - VIENNA

Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Friday 29 October 2021 - 13:00 (CEST)

Sterngasse 13 - 1010 VIENNA, Autriche

Galerie Zacke

Lot n° 1

A RARE AND EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF KARITEIMO (HARITI)

A RARE AND EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF KARITEIMO (HARITI) Unsigned Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as Kariteimo (Hariti) seated atop a shaped base and holding a child snuggly nestled up to her chest inside her long flowing robe,...

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Lot n° 2

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF KAN’U LEANING AGAINST A ROCK

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF KAN’U LEANING AGAINST A ROCK Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The god of war Kan’u is leaning against a large rock, stroking his long beard, and holding his halberd by his side. His facial hair and the surface...

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Lot n° 3

A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH COCKEREL

A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH COCKEREL Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A finely carved tall ivory netsuke depicting a Dutchman wearing a large hat adorned with a peacock feather and with a typically caricatured expression....

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Lot n° 4

A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN

A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Typically depicted with shoulder-length, curling hair and exaggerated features, clad in a coat of finely detailed texture with a pleated collar, carrying a boy on...

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Lot n° 5

A SUPERB AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN

A SUPERB AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Dutchman standing proud and tall, holding a rifle in one hand, a finely carved, strange fox-like animal with hooves and a long tail slung over his...

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Lot n° 6

A TALL AND MASSIVE IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN

A TALL AND MASSIVE IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN Unsigned Japan, late 17th to 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved standing with his toad clambering on his shoulder and head, wearing a loose-fitting robe tied at the waist and opening at...

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Lot n° 7

AN UNUSUAL AND LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MUSHROOM AND SHOJO

AN UNUSUAL AND LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MUSHROOM AND SHOJO Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The large wood netsuke depicting a mushroom of clear erotic shape, the verso carved in low relief with a shojo wearing an oversized sake cup...

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Lot n° 8

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SKELETON

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SKELETON Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved standing with the knees slightly bent, the skeleton with its hands clasped in front of the chest, the head with deep cavernous eyeholes and a row of...

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Lot n° 9

A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA FISHING

A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA FISHING Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A large and finely carved wood netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga. The long-legged Ashinaga is struggling to support Tenaga...

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Lot n° 10

A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI Unsigned Japan, possibly Osaka, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as the demon queller Shoki lifting a small oni by the arm, the little demon evidently quite displeased by his getting caught and...

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Lot n° 11

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERGIRL (AMA)

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERGIRL (AMA) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An exquisite ivory netsuke of a fisher girl (Ama) with sensitively crafted details. Her long finely incised hair flows gently down her back and along one of her...

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Lot n° 12

A RARE NETSUKE OF A MALE AWABI DIVER

A RARE NETSUKE OF A MALE AWABI DIVER Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The counterpart to the Ama (lot 11). The male awabi diver has slightly shorter hair, inked in a similar fashion and wears a straw skirt. He is holding an awabi...

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Lot n° 13

AN OLD AND PLEASINGLY TACTILE IVORY NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN

AN OLD AND PLEASINGLY TACTILE IVORY NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A pleasingly worn and tactile ivory carving of ideal netsuke shape. Kadori Myojin is shown taming the namazu (earthquake fish) with a large...

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Lot n° 14

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN ON A FUGU

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN ON A FUGU Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Deftly carved, depicting a fisherman climbing over an inflated fugu (puffer fish), with his right foot on the head and grasping the tail with his...

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Lot n° 15

A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OCTOPUS

A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OCTOPUS Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The octopus (tako) with its long tentacles bundled together underneath its large smooth head, one tentacle pressed against its forehead, the large eyes inlaid in...

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Lot n° 16

A RARE TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF TENAGA

A RARE TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF TENAGA Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A very unusual carving of a long-armed Tenaga, the yokai here depicted in a ghostly manner with emaciated rib cage and distended stomach. The egg-shaped head is turned...

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Lot n° 17

AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SWIMMING NINGYO (MERMAID)

AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SWIMMING NINGYO (MERMAID) Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved and heavily stylized, this ningyo is almost entirely fishlike, apart from the human face with intense expression...

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Lot n° 18

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A NINGYO (MERMAID)

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A NINGYO (MERMAID) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved facing ahead, her arms stretched forward as she clutches her large tail coiling to form the base of this netsuke. Her hair, scales, and tailfin...

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Lot n° 19

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MERMAN WITH TAMA

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MERMAN WITH TAMA Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a rather bulky model of a merman, almost the entire body covered in finely incised scales, the long hair flowing down the sides and along the merman’s...

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Lot n° 20

AN OLD WOOD NETSUKE OF A DIVING GIRL (AMA)

AN OLD WOOD NETSUKE OF A DIVING GIRL (AMA) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The gently smiling diving girl shown standing, one hand on the back of her head fixing her hair and the other holding a basket filled with awabi clams in...

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Lot n° 21

A RARE AND UNUSUAL NETSUKE OF AN ISLANDER DRINKING FROM A BOTTLE

A RARE AND UNUSUAL NETSUKE OF AN ISLANDER DRINKING FROM A BOTTLE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as a somewhat grotesque image of a man, most likely some type of exotic islander, seated with a large bottle raised to...

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Lot n° 22

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FOREIGN DEVIL

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FOREIGN DEVIL Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Derived from a Malayan kris handle, finely carved as a devil seated on a rocky base amid clouds, the arms folded in front of the chest. His long, curly hair...

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Lot n° 23

A SUPERB, LARGE AND RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN (BUDDHIST ANGEL)

A SUPERB, LARGE AND RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN (BUDDHIST ANGEL) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Buddhist angel (apsara in Sanskrit) depicted in mid-flight her celestial scarf and the tail feathers of her hagoromo (feather...

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Lot n° 24

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARYOBINGA

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARYOBINGA Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The mythical being depicted with her wings drawn-in, the plumage finely incised, the long tail feathers and celestial bands elegantly swaying in the wind. Her hair...

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Lot n° 25

A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BAKU HEAD

A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BAKU HEAD Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved from marine ivory, most likely walrus, depicting the head of a baku, the nightmare devouring elephant-headed creature with a curling mane like a shishi....

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Lot n° 26

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KORO (INCENSE BURNER) WITH SHISHI

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KORO (INCENSE BURNER) WITH SHISHI Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Superbly and intricately carved as an incense burner (koro) of compressed globular form, the feet and handles formed by mythical beasts...

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Lot n° 27

A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI

A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Well carved as a snarling shishi seated on its haunches atop a rockwork base, its front legs extended forwards and its head turned to the side with the mouth agape...

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Lot n° 28

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON ON A KEN

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON ON A KEN Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as a fierce dragon coiled around a vajra-handled ceremonial sword (ken), the head facing forward and looking down, the dragon’s features and...

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Lot n° 29

A RARE AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON, DUAL-FUNCTION AS BRUSHREST

A RARE AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON, DUAL-FUNCTION AS BRUSHREST Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as a fierce dragon clutching a tama (jewel) in its claw, its writhing body with neatly detailed scales on the underside...

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Lot n° 30

A SUPERB WOOD MANJU NETSUKE OF SQUIRREL WITH GRAPES

A SUPERB WOOD MANJU NETSUKE OF SQUIRREL WITH GRAPES Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Chappell, Welch (1999) Netsuke: The Japanese Art of Miniature Carving, no. 180. The manju netsuke of oval tama-shape,...

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Lot n° 31

A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH YOUNG

A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH YOUNG Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A dynamic and powerful wood netsuke of a shishi licking the paws of its young whilst pressing it downwards. The scene is reminiscent of the motherly love...

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Lot n° 32

AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI ON A MOKUGYO

AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI ON A MOKUGYO Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The powerful carving depicting a shishi with a finely carved bushy mane and curls. Both front paws are firmly placed on a mokugyo (temple bell), the handle...

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Lot n° 33

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A CAT GROOMING ITSELF

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A CAT GROOMING ITSELF Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The cat (neko) is depicted reclining with its hind leg raised and with its head lowered to lick its paw. Beautiful honey patina and large asymmetrical himotoshi...

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Lot n° 34

FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT

FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT By Futsuhira, signed Futsuhira 弗平 Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a fat sleeping housecat curled up on an oval base. The fur is neatly incised and pleasingly worn. The underside...

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Lot n° 35

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SINIU AND MONKEY

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SINIU AND MONKEY Unsigned Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as a recumbent siniu with the legs drawn in and long neck raised high, a small monkey seated on its back and playing with its beard, their...

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Lot n° 36

A RARE AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A COW-HORSE (USHI-UMA)

A RARE AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A COW-HORSE (USHI-UMA) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a bulky model of a cow-horse (ushi-uma) with its legs drawn in for compactness, the head slightly lowered, its mane finely carved...

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Lot n° 37

A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO’S HORSE EMERGING FROM A DOUBLE GOURD

A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO’S HORSE EMERGING FROM A DOUBLE GOURD Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a horse emerging from a gourd, its front legs extended forwards and hooves resting on the lower part of the fruit...

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Lot n° 38

A LARGE AND OLD DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR

A LARGE AND OLD DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An old and remarkably rustic kurogaki (black persimmon) wood netsuke of a recumbent boar (inoshishi) with a curiously upturned snout. The ears...

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Lot n° 39

A LARGE AND POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED SNAKE

A LARGE AND POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED SNAKE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely and naturalistically carved as a coiled snake, its body varying in thickness with neatly detailed scales on the underside and stippled skin...

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Lot n° 40

GYOKUSEN TOMOCHIKA: A RARE AND POWERFUL KUROGAKI WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI

GYOKUSEN TOMOCHIKA: A RARE AND POWERFUL KUROGAKI WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI By Gyokusen Tomochika, signed Tomochika 友近 and kakihan Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The grim-faced demon queller standing with one foot raised,...

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Lot n° 41

OKATORI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI TRAPPING SHOKI

OKATORI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI TRAPPING SHOKI By Okatori, signed Okatori 岡隹 Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The muscular oni, dressed only in loincloth, presses its weight against a straw basket with a menacing expression,...

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Lot n° 42

OKAKOTO: A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD

OKAKOTO: A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD By Okakoto, signed Okakoto 岡言 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Powerfully carved as a Dutchman holding a Chinese trumpet (lapa) and supporting a karako (Chinese boy)...

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Lot n° 43

OKATORI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND KARAKO

OKATORI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND KARAKO By Okatori, signed Okatori 岡隹 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Smiling and facing ahead, supporting a karako (Chinese boy) on his back, his loose robe belted at the waist,...

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Lot n° 44

MASAMORI: A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN

MASAMORI: A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN By Masamori, signed Masamori 正守 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Gama Sennin is shown in a dancing posture with one foot raised above the other, holding a fruiting peach...

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Lot n° 45

TOZAN: A SUPERB AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH KARAKO

TOZAN: A SUPERB AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH KARAKO By Tozan, signed Tozan 東山 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An unusually large, thick, and heavy ivory netsuke of sankaku (triangular) type, carved in the distinct style...

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Lot n° 46

RANTEI: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN FEEDING A DROMEDARY

RANTEI: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN FEEDING A DROMEDARY By Hogen Rantei, signed Rantei 蘭亭 Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a dromedary standing foursquare atop a flat oval base and eating out of a wicker...

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Lot n° 47

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY PICKING FLEAS, ATTRIBUTED TO MITSUHIDE

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY PICKING FLEAS, ATTRIBUTED TO MITSUHIDE Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Superbly carved as a monkey picking fleas, its body contorted in a somewhat awkward position, one hand drawn to the...

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Lot n° 48

A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER ON BAMBOO

A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER ON BAMBOO Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Similar to no. 49, yet carved from ivory and bearing a deep-yellow patina. The mighty animal strides across the...

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Lot n° 49

A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER ON BAMBOO

A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER ON BAMBOO Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The tiger seated on a short rod of bamboo consisting of two nodes, raising one paw rather playfully as it turns to the left baring...

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Lot n° 50

A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A BAYING KIRIN, ATTRIBUTED TO MITSUHARU

A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A BAYING KIRIN, ATTRIBUTED TO MITSUHARU Attributed to Mitsuharu, unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of profound sculptural quality and very finely carved as a Kirin, the pupils inlaid...

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