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An ivory netsuke of Onna Daruma By Masahiro, Osaka, late 19th century
11 November 2010, 14:30 GMT
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By Masahiro, Osaka, late 19th century
Carved as Okame parodying Daruma, she bears a humorous expression and is dressed in voluminous robes, holding a sake ladle in place of a reishi fungus, the circular base movable to reveal shunga details beneath, signed in a rectangular reserve Masahiro. 3.7cm (1 3/8in). (2).
Carved as Okame parodying Daruma, she bears a humorous expression and is dressed in voluminous robes, holding a sake ladle in place of a reishi fungus, the circular base movable to reveal shunga details beneath, signed in a rectangular reserve Masahiro. 3.7cm (1 3/8in). (2).
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象牙彫根付 女達磨 銘「正廣」 19世紀後期
For a very similar example, see The Meinertzhagen Card Index, p.413.
























