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304 An ivory netsuke of Ebisu, by Hidemasa.
Early 19th century

Climbing over a huge blowfish (fugu), wearing an
eboshi, trousers (kukuri hakama) and a garment
whose long sleeves are bound together with a tasuki
band tied into a large bow at the back, the fugu’s tail
fin turned to the right. Pupils of the fish of black
horn. Signed Hidemasa.
Height 2.9 cm
Provenance
Bluth Colletion (paper label)

€ 700 – 900

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305 A small ivory netsuke of Ebisu with a blowfish.
Early 19th century
Wearing Shintô ceremonial robes with an eboshi,
Ebisu is standing on one leg and balancing a huge
fugu on his head, supporting it with his hands.
The eye pupils of the fish of black horn.
Height 4.2 cm

€ 300 – 500

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306 An ivory netsuke of Hotei and three karako.
Mid-19th century

Holding a Chinese-type fan, Hotei sits laughing and
leaning onto his bag, surrounded by three festively
clad karako making music, one playing a biwa, one
beating a drum and one playing a flute. Inscribed
Kagetoshi in a raised rectangular reserve.
Height 3.8 cm; width 4.1 cm
€ 600 – 800

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