Early 19th century Osaka school netsuke of a seated boy with a gift bag in front of him as he uses his teeth to hold the side of the bag while opening it. Superb quality netsuke, perfectly caught expression of anticipation on boy’s face, pleasantly chunky and heavy, extraordinary award-winning smile, great depiction of his hair, nicely incised robe and bag textile patterns. Beautiful wear and patina turning deeper yellow on the bottom where netsuke was touching the silk of kimono...

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