18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke BAT & BAMBOO

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Late 18th to early 19th century bronze suigaraake (ashtray) netsuke in classic bowl shape, its outside cast with a bat in flight by a clump of bamboo stalks with leaves. Very well designed piece, good detailing, functional netsuke shape, hanged by a bronze ring. Nice old piece with pleasant patina on metal. Diameter 1 9/16 inches.

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18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke BAT & BAMBOO

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Mar 3, 2026, 5:03 PM EST

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