Asian Art

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LOT 358

Lot 358

An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century

An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century
Lot 358 Details
An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century

Consisting of a netsuke carved as a kappa taking refuge under a large leaf, the top with glass-inlaid water droplets, signed 'Takako' 孝子 with kakihan; an ojime carved as a horse and its foal, signed 'Akihide' 明秀; and an ojime of two masks
tallest height 1.7 in — 4.4 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $425
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century
  • An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century
  • An Ivory Netsuke of a Kappa, Signed Takako, Together With Two Ojime, One Signed Akihide, Early to Mid 20th Century
Provenance:

Private Montreal Collection

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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