Early 19c ebony netsuke DRAGON with Precious Gem in clouds
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0066 |
| Estimate | $2,000 - $2,500 |
| Opening bid | $1,400 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More! |
| Date | August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Jasper52 |
| Location | New York, New York |
Early 19th century kokutan (ebony) netsuke carved as twisting dragon in flight among clouds as it clutches a Tama (Precious Gem) in its front right paw. As any dark object does not photograph well,
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