19c Japanese ceramic Bizen netsuke CHESTNUT

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Late Meiji - early Taisho ceramic netsuke of a chestnut. Bizen ware made in Okayama Prefecture - one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, characteristic fine brown clay. Wonderfully realistic depiction of the object, nice wear and patina, in excellent condition. Height 1 1/16 inches.

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19c Japanese ceramic Bizen netsuke CHESTNUT

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Estimate $70-$80

Mar 3, 2026, 4:18 PM EST

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