LOT 230 A VERY FINE AND RARE IVORY SEAL NETSUKE OF A DEER …
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A VERY FINE AND RARE IVORY SEAL NETSUKE OF A DEER Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ingyo (seal) netsuke with a square seal block on which a finely spotted deer (shika) stands. This deer is considered a messenger of the gods (kami no tsukai) in Kasuga shrine in Nara Prefecture. Its head is leaning down with finely carved antlers and inlaid eyes, the four fragile legs are carved extremely delicately. The underside shows four characters incised back-to-front as well as remnants of seal paste. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Bluth collection with old label.
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