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A group of two ivory netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 1,800.00 USD
A group of two ivory netsuke.
Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, By Tomokazu of the Tomochika school, an octopus and a sake jug & cup, eyes inlaid in dark horn. Signed on the back without reserve, Tomokazu. 1?in (4.7cm). The second, by Ryuei, depicting the Rokkasen or Six Celebrated Poets. Signed on the underside, Ryuei. 1?in (3.3cm). Provenance: The second, Purchased at Rittershofer auction in Berlin, Germany, November 16, 1971; Lot 953.