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18c netsuke South Seas ISLANDER with fish 94mm

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18c netsuke South Seas ISLANDER with fish 94mm

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18th century good size wooden netsuke of a monstrously tall South Seas islander wearing a leaf skirt and holding a fish in one hand, with a man in Chinese robe hardly reaching a knee level of the giant and raising his hand in amazement. Unusual subject, very strong early carving with obvious and expected wear, wonderful face with wide open mouth, superb patina with beautiful warm sheen, deep himotoshi in accordance with the habit of the time. Perfectly balanced - stands on its own. Excellent sculpture. Height 3 5/8 inches (94 mm).

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