19c Asakusa netsuke AUSPICIOUS OBJECTS fan, coin, magatama

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19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke of three auspicious objects - a fan, a coin and a magatama. Strong piece in Japanese taste typical of Asakusa school, beautiful dark staining, warm patina, darker porous areas as is usual with staghorn. Length 1.62 inches.

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19c Asakusa netsuke AUSPICIOUS OBJECTS fan, coin, magatama

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