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Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
$2,200List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. A stable, age related crack running from Hotei s belly to the base. The silver maki-e tarnished.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894731117702
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