An ivory netsuke of a dog and octopus
An ivory netsuke of a dog and octopus
By Ikkosai, Edo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The pup standing, its head turned to the left as it bites one tentacle of the giant octopus attempting to escape, one trailing tentacle forming the himotoshi, the ivory of a good colour and the pupils inlaid; signed Ikkosai. 4.5cm (1¾in) high.
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An ivory netsuke of a dog and octopus
By Ikkosai, Edo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The pup standing, its head turned to the left as it bites one tentacle of the giant octopus attempting to escape, one trailing tentacle forming the himotoshi, the ivory of a good colour and the pupils inlaid; signed Ikkosai. 4.5cm (1¾in) high.
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