LOT 234 A RARE STAINED WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON MOKUGYO
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A RARE STAINED WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON MOKUGYO
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Japan, mid to late 19th century
Depicted is a dragon-headed mokugyo, an imaginary beast with long swirling whiskers, large eyes inlaid with horn pupils, and sharp fangs. The face is expressive, and the dragon has a spiky mane. A loose ball inside makes this netsuke a functional percussion instrument. The wood finely stained. One himotoshi through the opening of the mokugyo and another by the right whisker.
HEIGHT 4 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection.
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