Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Crouching Tiger
Updated August 29, 2026
This auction ended on September 5, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0225 |
| Estimate | $700 - $900 |
| Opening bid | $350 |
| Auction | HIGH-END ANTIQUES, FASHION, ART & More! |
| Date | September 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
A finely carved Japanese tagua nut (vegetable ivory) netsuke depicting a crouching tiger in a compact curled pose. The body is decorated with finely incised and stained brown stripes, with dark
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