Japanese Works of Art - 23rd November 2021

Lot 1214

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI

Estimate £600 - £800

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Description

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

The mischievous-looking racoon-dog with its right arm raised as it beats on its distended stomach, its mouth wide open and with the eyes inlaid in gilt metal, signed Minko underneath, 3cm.