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A group of two ivory netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
A group of two ivory netsuke.
Inscribed Yukimasa, Tokyo, Mid/late 19th century. The first, depicts the San-Ko sitting in a sake bowl, each with their attribute. At the front is Urashima Taro with his treasure box, to his right sits the bearded Tobusaku holding a peach in his hands, and to his right sits Miura-no-Osuke with a sword through his obi. Signed on the reverse without reserve, Yukimasa. 1?in (3.6cm). The second, an Ama and an octopus carved in high relief on a large Hamaguri, details are highlighted in black ink. Signed on the back, without reserve, Yukimasa. 1?in (4.3cm).