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A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

About the Item

The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass through & attach it to an obi (sash). Measuring, .7/8" high x 2.1/8" wide x 1" deep. In good overall condition and priced competitively in comparison to similar examples in the marketplace, which are extremely scarce if not rare.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)Width: 2.18 in (5.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A few old minor surface abrasions & very small hairline cracks observed on the underside.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728339040832

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