A Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century

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  • A Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century

LOT 135

A Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century

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ZAR 7 000 - 9 000

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A Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century
the latter seated on his friend's back and reaching down to grasp an octopus, its tentacles entangled around Ashinaga's legs, the octopus with inlaid eyes, a basket of fish to the reverse, signed Tomoharu, 11,4cm high

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