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Lot 168*
A wood netsuke of a Chinese dog (Pekingese) By Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th century
8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £7,500 inc. premium
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By Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th century
Standing on a circular cushion, its head raised and turned to the right, while its erect tail is drawn forward over its back, forming a compact composition in slightly-worn and well-patinated boxwood, signed Tametaka. 3.5cm (1 3/8in).
Standing on a circular cushion, its head raised and turned to the right, while its erect tail is drawn forward over its back, forming a compact composition in slightly-worn and well-patinated boxwood, signed Tametaka. 3.5cm (1 3/8in).
Footnotes
木彫根付 獅子狗(シーズー) 銘「為隆」 18世紀後期
For similar examples, see The Meinertzhagen Card Index, p.854; and George Lazarnick, Netsuke and Inro Artists and How To Read Their Signatures, p.1074
























