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·       Fighting Bantams

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I was inspired by Hokusai. These two fighting Bantams were carved from ivory, 4.5 cm, stained with weak Yashabushi, inlaid eyes – amber, gold foil, black buffalo horn. 2010

Russia, private collection!

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