A marine ivory netsuke of Songokū. 19th century

A marine ivory netsuke of Songokū. 19th century Standing, his head turned to the right on the look out for enemies who might threaten his companions; dressed in a robe with a cloud pattern and wearing the golden headband, in his right paw a long staff. On the reverse a single character, which may be read ‘Mitsu’. Black inlaid eye pupils. Height 5.9 cm

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