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A group of two carved wood netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A group of two carved wood netsuke.
Tokyo, Late 18th century. , Late 18th century. The first, by Jobun, a child's netsuke, Mask of Ofuku, signed on the cross bar without reserve, Jobun. 6/8in (1.9cm). The second, by Hokei, Ni-o seated on a huge straw sandal which he is repairing, one himotoshi lined with ivory, signed on an inlaid ivory tablet, Hokei.1?in (4.1cm). Provenance: The first, Purchased from Raymond Bushell 1957. The second, Barry Davies, London.