A Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Karako Holding a Fan, Signed (Gyokumatsu)
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0353 |
| Estimate | $600 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
Meiji period (19th century), A finely carved Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a playful karako (Chinese boy) holding a folding fan, executed in dense boxwood (tsuge) with a rich, warm patina. The
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