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A RARE NARWHAL TUSK NETSUKE OF A CHUBBY KARAKO A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DOMESTICATED DOG
Unsigned, narwhal tusk netsuke Unsigned, marine ivory
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Netsuke made from narwhal tusk are incredibly rare and unique in A marine ivory netsuke of a dog seated in an upright position, with
their appearance. The material is very smooth, and almost white a large collar attached to it, and has one paw slightly raised, about
WITH A YELLOWISH HUE AND MANY INCLUSIONS $EPICTED IS A CHUBBY to extend a greeting to its owner. The fur is carved with good
boy dressed in an apron, which he holds up in the front, revealing detail and precision, and the material use is superior, as the natural
his genitals. He is looking upwards to his left, the facial features porous structure of the marine ivory is hidden very well. The eyes
achieved very expressively. Good and large himotoshi through the are inlaid in pale translucent horn and ‘chimney’ himotoshi are
side and back. found on the side and through the base.

HEIGHT 5.4 CM HEIGHT 6 CM
Condition: One very small age crack on the back, plugged nerve Condition: Very good condition
channel on the inside of the thigh and restored feet - generally, in Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman
good condition
Provenance: Viennese private collection Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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