19c staghorn Asakusa netsuke DRAGON among LOTUS

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19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke in a ryusa shape with openwork carving of a water dragon among lotus leaves, flowers and buds. Superb design and excellent quality sharp carving, extraordinary warm patina, darker porous areas as is usual with staghorn. Diameter 1 5/8 inches.

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19c staghorn Asakusa netsuke DRAGON among LOTUS

Lot 0122

Estimate $600-$700

Jun 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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