Lot 285
An Ivory Netsuke of Ryujin's Assistant, Signed Hidemasa, Early 19th Century

Lot 285 Details
An Ivory Netsuke of Ryujin's Assistant, Signed Hidemasa, Early 19th Century
The assistant to the Dragon King wearing his octopus headdress and holding the tama, a wish-granting jewel that controls the ebb and flow of tides, cleverly formed as two moving halves in a pierced container, incised signature within cartouche on the left leg
height 4.1 in — 10.3 cm
Estimate $800-$1,200
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