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Lot 2155Y

A wood and ivory netsuke of two boys
By Hosai, 19th century

20 March 2012, 13:00 EDT
New York

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A wood and ivory netsuke of two boys

By Hosai, 19th century
The elder brother playfully covers his face with a mask of Beshimi, frightening his younger brother, signed Hosai 1 7/8in (4.8cm) wide

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