19c netsuke RABBIT & YOUNG amber eyes by SHUZAN

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19th century boxwood netsuke of a resting rabbit, its paw placed protectively on its young. Excellent quality carving, expressive faces, superb feel of body bulk, eyes are inlaid with amber. Beautiful wear and patina. Signed SHUZAN on the bottom - the artist is listed on page 1018 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Length 1.5 inches.

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19c netsuke RABBIT & YOUNG amber eyes by SHUZAN

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