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420 An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a courtier,
by Masayuki. Second half 19th century

Kneeling, both hands hidden under long sleeves,
holding a fan in his right hand, while the other is
placed on his short sword (tantô). Hair and trousers
stained black. Signed Masayuki with kaô in a
gourd-shaped reserve.
Height 4.7 cm; width 4.9 cm
€ 1.000 – 1.200

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421 A boxwood netsuke of a court servant (eji).
First half 19th century
Squatting, and holding a closed umbrella clamped
between his legs.
Height 5 cm

€ 1.200 – 1.400

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422 An ebony wood netsuke of a toshiotoko at
setsubun, by Gyokusen. Early 19th century

The toshiotoko, a male who was born i n the corres-
ponding upcoming animal year, with roasted beans
on a sanbô in his left hand, throwing beans at three
oni, toppling over at his feet. The man’s eye pupils
inlaid. Signed Gyokusen with kaô on a slightly raised
oval reserve.
Height 4.3 cm; length 4.3 cm

€ 1.200 – 1.400

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