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Lot of Choice Old Netsuke and Small Carvings. Japan, c.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Lot of Choice Old Netsuke and Small Carvings. Japan, c.
<Our item number 126377><B>Lot of Choice Old Netsuke and Small Carvings. Japan, c. 19th - early 20th century.</B> Items in ivory, and some perhaps marine ivory or bone. A varied and attractive group, all quality examples of their craft. Particularly fine are studies of a one-eyed fox-like being clothed against the weather in large leaves; an old man or woman, a sack thrown over his back, out of which the head of a demon pops; and a monkey sneaking onto a fruit-laden cart. Other animals include: a powerfully carved Foo Dog, or similar; and an exhausted Bactrian camel, its head plopped on the ground. Inspection recommended. One piece with small repair, but overall ivories handsomely preserved for their age and use. Average length: 1-3/4&#34; to 2&#34;. Lot of 9 items. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;1,500 - 2,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 126377<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/45jpegs/126377.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>