Japanese Meiji period miniature netsuke of Cat
Updated September 20, 2026
This auction ended on September 27, 2026.
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| Lot number | 83 |
| Estimate | 150.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Auction | SEPTEMBER ANTIQUE AND ARTS AUCTION |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Affinity Antique Auction |
| Location | Fresh Meadows, New York |
Japanese Meiji period miniature netsuke sculpture depicting a sleeping cat, traditionally carved as a functional garment toggle. 5cm L . The cat (neko) is sculpted in a tight, compact form, curled into a defensive yet relaxed ball with its paws tucked underneath its body. : Its long tail sweeps gracefully forward around the side of its body, resting just under its chin to accentuate the rounded contour of the sculpture.
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