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Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$956.01
£712.75
€806
CA$1,312.94
A$1,469.43
CHF 767.27
MX$17,927.18
NOK 9,739.53
SEK 9,242.22
DKK 6,139.20
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Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. 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 collector of Asian art. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912) Condition: No damages Dimensions: 4x3cm LengthxHeight
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century/20th Century
  • Condition:
    No damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1458287801041stDibs: LU4863242701562

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