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Netsukes and Small Okimonos in Ivory. Japan

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Netsukes and Small Okimonos in Ivory. Japan
<Our item number 122647><B>Lot of Fanciful Netsukes and Small Okimonos in Ivory. Japan, c. 1920-1985.</B> A delightful and varied grouping of nicely fashioned carvings, the bulk attractively polychromed. Included are mythical personages &#40;mermaid&#41;, as well as figures from daily life &#40;a fisherman, or a sumo wrestler&#41;, as well as religious &#40;smiling Buddha&#41;. The newest piece in ivory-like resin, with revolving face to display the figure&#39;s dual aspects. Eight of the pieces carved as netsukes. All finely preserved. Largest: 2-1/2&#34;. Lot of 14 items. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;500-750. <BR><BR>Our item number 122647<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/122647.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>