Japan. Meiji period. Ky?to model, but 2nd half of the 19th century.
Ivory, the tufts of fur delicately engraved and darkly stained, the eyes inlaid with black horn. The shaggy dog is lying with his head turned, three of its legs stretched to the front. W.4.8cm. Condition A/B.
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