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Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 1
Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 2
Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 3
Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 4
Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 5
Four wood netsuke of toads Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century image 6
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Lot 67

Four wood netsuke of toads
Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century

7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,750 inc. premium

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Four wood netsuke of toads

Two by Masanao of Ise, one by Masaaki and one by Masatada, 19th century
The first of a toad seated in a typical attitude, its body curled slightly to the left and the eye pupils inlaid, signed Masanao, 4.5cm (1¾in); the second of a toad seated on a folded straw sandal, signed Masanao, 3.8cm (1½in); the third of a toad on a straw sandal, the eyes inlaid, signed Masaaki, 3.8cm (1½in); the fourth of a toad on an overturned well bucket, signed Masatada, 3.2cm (1¼in). (4).

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