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Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull

$640.29
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About the Item

Brutal piece. Signed. 20th century Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam. Merkelbach van Enkhuizen lived in one of the canal houses in Amsterdam and was an avid collection of Asian art. Condition Condition: 1 small crack to back. Size: 4cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Diameter: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4863242306072

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