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A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

$1,200

£910.53

€1,041.11

CA$1,676.07

A$1,863.57

CHF 973.05

MX$22,684.15

NOK 12,415.72

SEK 11,632.93

DKK 7,770.01

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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:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-19th Century
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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