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An ivory manju of a Noh play prompter.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
An ivory manju of a Noh play prompter.
Attributed to Ichiyusai. Osaka, , Late 19th century. He sits cross-legged in a pensive position, holding an open book in his right hand; a closed fan in the left. The reverse shows a engraved sake bottle and sakazuki. Signed without reserve, Ichiyu. 1 3/4in (4.4cm).