18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke FLOWERING PRUNUS

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Late 18th to early 19th century bronze suigaraake (ashtray) netsuke in classic bowl shape, its outside cast with a gnarled branch of a flowering prunus tree. Very well designed piece, good detailing, functional netsuke shape, himotoshi (cord opening) formed by a raised part of the branch. Nice old piece with pleasant patina on metal. Diameter 1 9/16 inches.

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18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke FLOWERING PRUNUS

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Mar 3, 2026, 5:19 PM EST

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