Asian Art Reference Books Online Auction

October 28, 2010

LOT 91

Lot 91

Two Ivory Okimono, 19th Century

Two Ivory Okimono, 19th Century
Lot 91 Details
Two Ivory Okimono, 19th Century

The first, a farmer holding onto a hoe; the second, a man lighting his pipe, signed Masayama.
TOGETHER WITH a wood and ivory okimono of a man riding an ox
height 3.5" — 9 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Two Ivory Okimono, 19th Century
  • Two Ivory Okimono, 19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

losses to one horn of wood ox

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