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Subject:Re: Netsuke Kanji Translation Needed
Posted By: Stan Wed, Dec 24, 2014
Howard,
I can't help with the signature, but it is easy to tell which way is up. Loop a string through the holes in the back and hold the ends of the string. The netsuke will assume it's natural position when it is under your obi at your waist. Given where the center of gravity is on this piece, it looks like the mouse's nose will be pointed down at the ground. It looks pretty well executed, but the poor little fellow seems to have lost part of his right ear.
Cheers,
Stan
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