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        356  An ivory netsuke of a skeleton with a mokugyo,    357  An unusual stag antler netsuke of a dragon on a bowl.
            by Yûgyoku. Late 19th century                        Second half 19th century

            The skeleton sits on a zabuton, the striker in his hand   Standing with tail raised on an upturned alms bowl, the
            placed on top of the mokugyo between his legs. Inscribed   long scaly body with flames emanating from the joints and
            Yûgyoku tô.                                          with long whiskers.
            Height 2.6 cm                                        Height 3.4; width 3.5 cm
            € 400 – 600                                          € 1.000 – 1.500








        358  An amusing ivory netsuke of Fukusuke.
            Second half 19th century
            Standing and bowing with a large moveable head, the good
            luck dwarf wears a kamishimo adorned with family crests
            and holds a close folding fan. Inscribed Anraku.
            Height 3.9 cm
            Provenance
            Nagel, Stuttgart, 11.11.2008, lot 1909
            € 500 – 600









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