An ebony netsuke of a recumbent boar
By Seiyodo Bunshojo (1764-1838), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryLying with its body turned slightly to the left, its head lowered to the ground and its legs drawn in for compactness; signed with ukibori characters in an irregular reserve Seiyodo Bunsho horu (Carved by Seiyodo Bunsho). 5.1cm (2in).
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黒檀彫根付 猪 銘 「青陽堂文章彫」 19世紀前期Published:Lazarnick, NIA, p.314.Rokusho 20, p.26, no.29.Earle, Huthart, p.136, no.118.