An ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
  • An ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century
  • An ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century


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ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
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An 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, 11,4 cm high

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