Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Small Boy a Puppy Dog
A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Small Boy a Puppy Dog Held in his Arms the Dogs Eyes Inlaid with Translucent Horn with Darker Pupils he Wears an Apron Tied at the Back of his Neck
Unsigned
Late 19th Century
Size: 4cm high - 1½ ins high
Unsigned
Late 19th Century
Size: 4cm high - 1½ ins high
A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Small Boy a Puppy Dog Held in his Arms the Dogs Eyes Inlaid with Translucent Horn with Darker Pupils he Wears an Apron Tied at the Back of his Neck
Unsigned
Late 19th Century
Size: 4cm high - 1½ ins high
Unsigned
Late 19th Century
Size: 4cm high - 1½ ins high
Small images of puppies and dogs were traditionally given to children in Japan as protective amulets.
Ex European Private collection
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Small Boy a Puppy Dog
