Two puppies playing about, one climbing on top of the other, and the other with a string from the basket in its mouth and holding an awabi shell with one paw. Puppies symbolize good health while dried awabi strips were a popular gift representing a long life. This netsuke is made from pure white porcelain, with a beautiful shimmering glaze and an oily feel to it. Hirado netsuke of this quality are rare to find.

Category:

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Clay/porcelain

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

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Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Katabori

Height:

40cm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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