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468 A very good ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Mitsuharu.
Late 18th/early 19th century

Seated on its hind legs and placing its forepaws onto
a ball while looking back and roaring fiercely. The
wide opened mouth with a loose ball inside. The
bushy mane with well carved hair strands swirling
into elegant tufts. The eye pupils of black horn.
Signed Mitsuharu in an oval reserve.
Height 4.6 cm

€ 3.000 – 4.000

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