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69*
A RED-LACQUERED WOOD GROUP
OF TWO SHISHI (CHINESE MYTHICAL
LIONS)
By Kogyoku, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
The larger shishi seated with one forepaw
raised and its head turned around whilst its
offspring clambers over its back attempting
to reach the crystal ball resting beneath its
mother’s paw; signed on the belly Kogyoku
within a rectangular reserve.
24cm x 38.5cm (9 7/16in x 15 1/8in). (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,000
70*
A LARGE WOOD OKIMONO
OF A TOAD AND YOUNG
By Masanao, Ise, Yamada,
Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century
The adult squatting in typical attitude, its
offspring clambering over her back, the wood 70
of a good colour and the eyes inlaid; signed
on the underside with carved characters
Masanao with a kao.
13cm x 21cm (5 1/8in x 8¼in).

£3,000 - 4,000
JPY450,000 - 610,000
US$4,100 - 5,400

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