~ NETSUKEen ivory and brown highlights, shaped... Lot 16

~ NETSUKEen ivory and brown highlights, shaped like a lying puppy, a ribbon tied around the neck, playing with an abalone, eyes inlaid with brown horn. Signed Takenobu. (A few small cracks). Japan, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century. AN IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED TAKENOBU, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY. LONG. 5.7 CM (2 1/4 IN.)