An ivory netsuke of a wolf
An ivory netsuke of a wolf
By Tomotada, Kyoto, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
The emaciated wolf bending over with its mouth open and ears cocked while resting its right forepaw on a clam shell; signed beneath one hind leg Tomotada within a rectangular reserve. 3.3cm (1 3/8in) high.
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An ivory netsuke of a wolf
By Tomotada, Kyoto, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
The emaciated wolf bending over with its mouth open and ears cocked while resting its right forepaw on a clam shell; signed beneath one hind leg Tomotada within a rectangular reserve. 3.3cm (1 3/8in) high.