"Maneki Neko"
Maneki-neko says “welcoming cat“, protection and fortune, carved and polychromed wood, glass eyes, finely executed expression. Japan, Edo period, around 1850. The representation of the subject is atypical and original because the two legs are raised. A small lack of time to the left ear. H 48 CM XP 22 CM XL 23 CM. Provenance: Estate of dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. Sold with certificate of provenance. Learn more about the life and plays of Claude de Marteau? https://www.thecdmcollection.be/ 
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