A wood netsuke of a maid.
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By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Early 19th century. Wearing a kimono and seated with her hands under the garment and pulling it together, her feet show under the kimono but without erotic detail, her eyes are double-inlaid in ivory with black pupils, her haircomb is also inlaid in ivory and her tongue sticks out and is inlaid in ebony. Signed on the underside, Minko. 1 5/8in (4.1cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.
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A wood netsuke of a maid.
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