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Lot details Signed Tomotada 友忠 Japan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The dog (inu) wearing a collar with bell and protectively holding a large ball between its paws, its face with a charming expression, the eyes inlaid in reddish horn. The details, such as the curling tail and pronounced spine and rib cage, are finely carved. The ivory bearing a beautiful, warm yellowish patina, clearly loved and handled by several generations. Large himotoshi underneath and to the side. Signed TOMOTADA within a rectangular reserve under the left hind paw. LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Good condition with several age cracks. Attractively worn with a fine patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Auction comparison: Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke of a female dog and pup, signed Tomotada, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 52 (sold for 5,688 EUR). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207511156-K).