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Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)

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Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)

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the Tobori shishi netsuke sits on a triangular base. blackened engravings to the body and base. A finely carved Himotoshi which passes through the shishi's legs. Fine yellowish patina

height: 3 cm

length: 3.5

* works of these triangular shapes were made from left over carvings from Japanese musical instruments. The factories in Japan which produced these musical instruments during the 18th c would sell the left over carvings ( usually in the shape of triangles) to netsuke carvers. hence this triangular shape

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Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)

Name: Early shishi lion netsuke - Edo Japan (18th c)
SKU: 159011713
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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