獅子牙彫根付, Chinese Lion (Shishi), Edo period (1615–1868), mid-18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); L. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Netsuke, The exaggerated features of the humorous-looking shishi (guardian lion) contribute to this netsuke’s devilish charm and are indicative of its early date.
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獅子牙彫根付, Chinese Lion, Shishi, Edo period, 1615–1868, mid-18th century, Japan, Ivory, H, 1 1/8, 2.9 cm, W, 3/16, 3, L, 2, 5.4, Netsuke, exaggerated, features, humorous-looking shishi guardian, lion, contribute, netsuke, devilish, charm, indicative, early, date
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