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An ivory netsuke of a Minogame tortoise.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
An ivory netsuke of a Minogame tortoise.
By Sadayoshi, Osaka, , 19th century. Sitting atop an awabi shell trailing his finely rendered hair while the underside of the bivalve is realistically portrayed. Signed in a typical wavy lined torpedo shaped reserve, Sadayoshi. Similar to the piece shown by Lazarnick on page 906 1 1/8in (2.7cm). Exhibited: Delgado Museum, New Orleans, LA (March-April, 1960)