Tiger, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke, Raku, Tigers are not native to Japan. Their absence spurred fanciful ideas about their nature and physical form. This feline resembles a household pet, although strength is suggested in its haunches and well-padded paws
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Tiger, Edo period, 1615–1868, late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H, 1 3/8, 3.5 cm, W, 3/4, 4.4, D, 1/4, 3.2, Netsuke, Raku, Tigers, native, absence, spurred fanciful ideas, nature, physical form, feline resembles, household pet, although, strength, suggested, haunches, well-padded, paws
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