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264 A powerful boxwood netsuke of a shishi and
a cub. Late 18th century

The cub sitting on the back of its parent, who
turns the head to the left, the mouth open with
a loose ball inside, mane and tail rendered with
locks and long strands of hair and distinctive
sunburst tufts in engraving. Chips.
Height 3.3 cm; width 5.2 cm
€ 1.600 – 1.800

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265 An ivory netsuke of a shishi with a ball.
Late 18th/early 19th century

Of triangular shape, trying to mount a big ball
clamped between his feet. A small loose ball in
his open mouth. The eye pupils inlaid black.
Height 3.8 cm
€ 350 – 550

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