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311 A large boxwood netsuke of a 312 A fine small boxwood netsuke of 313 A boxwood netsuke of a shishi with
shishi with a peony, by Tomotoshi. a sitting shishi. Mid-19th century a ball. 19th century
19th century
The head turned to the left, protecti- Bending over and biting into a ball
Striding forward on a rocky ground, vely placing one paw over a ball, carved in openwork with a loose ball
the head turned to the left, a huge a long ribbon in his mouth. inside, the eye pupils of black horn.
peony flower in its mouth. Signed Height 2.5 cm; length 3.4 cm Inscribed Masamitsu on a slightly
Tomotoshi in a slightly raised oval raised rectangular tablet.
reserve. Chipped. € 300 – 500 Height 3.2 cm; length 4 cm
Height 3.7 cm; width 4.9 cm
€ 400 – 500
€ 1.200 – 1.600
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