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A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER, AFTER TOYOYO A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER, AFTER TOYOYO AfterToyoyo, inscribed Toyoyo Beautifully carved as a crouching tiger, its body twisted and tail curling, the wood finely stained and the fur coat achieved with alternating incised and polished areas, the eyes are inlaid with pale translucent horn. Inscribed underneath the tail TOYOYO. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary

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A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER, AFTER TOYOYO A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER, AFTER TOYOYO AfterToyoyo, inscribed Toyoyo Beautifully carved as a crouching tiger, its body twisted and tail curling, the wood finely stained and the fur coat achieved with alternating incised and polished areas, the eyes are inlaid with pale translucent horn. Inscribed underneath the tail TOYOYO. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary

Estimate 1 200 - 2 400 EUR
Starting price 1 200 EUR

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Galerie Zacke
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