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Maneki-neko says “welcoming cat”, protection and fortune, in carved and polychromed wood, glass eyes, finely executed expression. Japan, Edo period, circa 1850.
The representation of the subject is atypical and original because both legs are raised.
A little lack of time on the left ear.
H 48 CM X D 22 CM X W 23 CM.
Provenance: Estate of the merchant and collector Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance
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