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280 An amusing ivory netsuke of a laughing Fukurokuju,
by Shôgyoku. Second half 19th century

Seated with a Chinese-type fan while a karako stands
on top of a ladder in order to shave the god’s high
pate. The child’s tufts of hair of black horn. Signed
Shôgyoku (Masatama).
Height 5.7 cm

€ 500 – 800

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281 An ivory netsuke of Raiden on a large drum,
by Masatsugu. First half 19th century
The God of Thunder crouches on a large taiko, a
drumstick in his raised right hand. Horns inlaid,
the nails of the drum skin of black horn. Signed
Masatsugu in an oval reserve. Chipped, some
inlays missing.
Height 4.3 cm
€ 250 – 350

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282 A small ivory netsuke of an elephant with
a Chinese boy. Early 19th century
A festively clad karako playing a flute sits on the
back of a caparisoned elephant of rounded compact
shape. Chip.
Height 3.6 cm; width 3 cm
Provenance
Barry Davies (1948–2005), London
Literatur
Galerie Gemini & Ichimonji Art, Exhibition of Fine
Netsuke and Inrô, Munich 2004, no. 110

€ 350 – 450

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