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Group of two ivory netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Group of two ivory netsuke.
Tokyo, Early 20th century. The first, the Emperor and Empress standing together as dairibina for the Hina Matsuri, he has his arms spread wide and envelopes her. Inscribed on the back, unread. 1?in (3.2cm). The second, by Meikosai, a shopkeeper working on his ledgers, he holds one open with his left hand while working an abacus with his right and holding his pen in his mouth. Signed on the underside, Meikosai, plus three inscriptions. "Dai fuku cho" (Great Fortune Account); a bow tie and "roku suke"; inverted and a combination of kanji and hiragana. 1?in (3cm).