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"Lovebirds and Magic Gourd" by Valerie Anne Barber

 

 


Description:    Two Lovebirds nestled in a broken gourd. The gourd is symbolic of the Japanese legend about the wise man (Sennin) whose Magic Horse lived in a gourd.

    The horse away, these lovebirds have nested here ... Alluding to the magical qualities of Love.


 

 

 

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Sculpture to Hold
" Lovebirds and Gourd"
Form: Netsuke, Sculpture to Hold
Material: Japanese boxwood, polychrome stained
Size: 5cm x 3.5cm
Inlay: Carved amber inlay eyes
Signature: Simple reserve signature



"Lovebirds and Gourd" - Front View
"Lovebirds and Gourd" - Side View
"Lovebirds and Gourd" - Dimensions

"Lovebirds and Gourd" - Side View

 
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