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A group of two ivory netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
A group of two ivory netsuke.
Tokyo, Early 20th century. The first, Sesshu resting against a mokugyo, the eyes highlighted in black ink and brocaded yukata in magenta. Signed on the underside without reserve, Shozan(Matsuyama). 1?in (3.3cm). The second, two Kendo fighters in action, broad waistbands done in lacquer, one in red the other in brown and black. The ivory is darkly stained and the himotoshi are surrounded by rosette borders. Signed on the underside in an inlaid oval tablet of green lacquer, Kyusai(Tetsugendo). 1?in (3.7cm).