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An ivory netsuke of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow
By Tomochika, 19th century

Fine Japanese Works of Art
20 March 2012, 13:00 EDT
New York

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An ivory netsuke of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow

By Tomochika, 19th century
Depicting the episode in which the old woman opens the treasure box and is confronted by goblins including the rokurokubi, a kappa and a serpent, details inlaid in dark horn and amber, signed Tomochika 1 1/2in (3.7cm) high

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This artist has no connection to Chikuyosai Tomochika.

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