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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1482950

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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19th century netsuke made out of natural Manchurian nut shell carved in the round with relief depiction of 18 figures of arhat - the initial disciples of the historical Buddha - with their specific identifying attributes that include a tiger and a dragon. Fabulous clever crisp carving utilizing natural structure of the nut, superbly detailed, great faces, himotoshi (cord openings) neatly located among arhat figures . Richly textured surface, superb warm patina from more than 100 years of handling, very pleasant to hold, excellent piece to use for meditation practice or for a scholar’s desk. Height 1 3/4 inches.