Asian Art

June 1520, 2019
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LOT 7

Lot 7

Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period

Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
Lot 7 Details
Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period

江戶/明治時期 牙雕石上僧 骨雕三味線演奏者一組兩件

Consisting of an emaciated monk seated on a rocky platform carved from ivory; and a bone carved female shamisen musician accompanied by a dancing skeleton
largest height 2.3 in — 5.9 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
  • Two Ivory and Bone Carved Figural Netsuke, Edo/Meiji Period
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