An ivory netsuke of a badger sake seller
An ivory netsuke of a badger sake seller
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Wearing a lotus leaf hat, standing, facing ahead, holding a lotus leaf with one hand and a gourd flask with the other, the slightly worn ivory with a good patina and the eyes inlaid, its bushy tail curling up over its back forming the himotoshi; unsigned. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high.
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An ivory netsuke of a badger sake seller
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Wearing a lotus leaf hat, standing, facing ahead, holding a lotus leaf with one hand and a gourd flask with the other, the slightly worn ivory with a good patina and the eyes inlaid, its bushy tail curling up over its back forming the himotoshi; unsigned. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high.
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