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Re: Re: Re: Netsuke - Signed

Posted By: Stan
Posted Date: May 07, 2012 (09:30 PM)

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It looks like wood. Netsuke are carved from various woods; cypress, boxwood, cherry, black persimmon, etc.

The front is fairly complex but the back is simple.

If we can translate the signature, it may lead us to further information.

Some ivory examples below.

Cheers,
Stan



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