Asian Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 13 May 2019

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


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000

About this Item

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

*This lot is not suitable for export



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