AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO PUPPIES FIGHTING OVER... Lot n° 26

Ivory netsuke Japan 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912) One of the puppies is smooth and bright while the other shows a fine and slightly blackened fur pattern. Dogs are a symbol of health; the inu is also in the zodiac. The awabi shell, with the typical row of holes, can also be a symbol of longevity. The puppies have dark inlaid eyes. Himotoshi through the smooth dog. WIDTH 4.6 CM Condition: Very good condition with a fine patina Provenance: British private collection