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THREE RED LACQUERED CABINETS A GROUP OF THREE WOOD NETSUKE
Taisho (1912-1926) or early Showa era, early 20th century Edo period (1651-1868) or early Meiji era (1868-1912)
Consisting of two cho-dansu with open shelves and pair sliding doors, The first a Chinnan sennin, seated with his dragon as he tantalizes him
and one small chest with slatted doors opening to reveal stacked with a jewel held in his right hand, signed Minkoku; a standing figure of
drawers and two shelves. a rakkan holdings a staff, inscribed Gyokuzan; and a sambaso dancer
13 x 31 1/2 x 13 3/4in; 29 x 33 1/2 x 16 and 23 23/4 x 24 3/4 x 13 3/4in holding an open fan, his robes gaily decoration in multicolored lacquer,
signed at the foot (illegible).
$800 - 1,200 1 1/2in, 2 1/4in and 2in (3.8, 5.7 and 51.cm) high
772 $2,000 - 3,000
TWO GILT WOOD LION DOGS ON STANDS, KARASHISHI
Taisho (1912-1926) era, or Showa (1926-1989) era PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SACRAMENTO COLLECTION
The ferocious mien of the seated gilt-hided felines enhanced by
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mouth open and one with closed mouth carved with single horn to the A TINTED PLASTER AND LACQUERED WOOD MINGEI ANIMAL
crown of the head; on wood stands. HEAD
18in (46cm) height exclusive of stands (2). Meiji era (1868-1912)
Perhaps a fox guardian from a Shinto shrine (kitsune), the separately
$1,200 - 2,000 carved eyes and pert ears creating an alert and endearing expression.
12in (30.6cm) height exclusive of wood stand
$800 - 1,200

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