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A WOOD NETSUKE OF RYUJIN
By Tametaka, Nagoya, 18th century
The Dragon King with a fierce expression, standing and holding the
tama (sacred jewel) with both hands, his dragon headdress trailing
down the length of his body; signed Tametaka with a kao.
7cm (2¾in) tall.

£8,000 - 10,000
JPY1,100,000 - 1,400,000
US$11,000 - 13,000
木彫根付 竜神 銘「為隆（花押）」 18世紀

Provenance:
S. Bing Collection.
A. Brockhaus Collection.
A German private collection.
Purchased at Klefisch, Cologne, 9 December 2006, lot 35.

For a similar example, see H. Arakawa, GO, p.28, no.29.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. FINE NETSUKE | 15