Three ivory netsuke of tigers
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The first seated, turning to the left as it licks one hind leg, the pupils inlaid, signed Hiroyuki, 5.1cm (2in) wide; the second seated, licking one raised foreleg, unsigned, 3.8cm (1½in) wide; the third carved in the manner of Hakuryu II, inscribed Hakuryu, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide. (3).
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Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The first seated, turning to the left as it licks one hind leg, the pupils inlaid, signed Hiroyuki, 5.1cm (2in) wide; the second seated, licking one raised foreleg, unsigned, 3.8cm (1½in) wide; the third carved in the manner of Hakuryu II, inscribed Hakuryu, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide. (3).