Seated Dog

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

A magnificent outstanding ivory model of a seated dog wearing a collar from which two bells are suspended. The lean elongated tactile body is well carved and expressive, giving the dog an alert look with an attractive friendly appealing expression.
A superb extremely rare netsuke.

Similar in ivory by Tomotada, Baur Collection Catalogue #C1068

Similar MCI in British Museum page 423 (wood)

Unsigned
Himotoshi: back
Weight about : 54 grams
Height about : 7.7cm
Width about : 3.4cm
Depth about: 2.7cm.

Condition: Very good, rubbing,
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A$6,500