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368 A fine ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Tomochika.
19th century
Laughing, dressed in a loose robe revealing his
large potbelly and holding a tama in his right
hand. The karako to his left wearing a sleeveless
vest and a Manchu hat. Signed Tomochika.
Height 3.9 cm
€ 400 – 600
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369 A tall ivory netsuke of a Chôkarô Sennin.
18th century
Standing, head raised, wearing a leaf coat and
loose robes revealing his bare skinny chest and
his round belly, holding the rope of the double
gourd in his left hand. One foot missing.
Height 10.4 cm
€ 900 – 1.200
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