A Japanese ivory okimono of a pair of rats, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Asian Art
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 5 863
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About this Item
A Japanese ivory okimono of a pair of rats, Meiji period, 1868-1912
realistically carved clambering over each other on a tree stump, with horn inlaid eyes, the bodies highlighted in black, minor chip, 9,4cm high
*This lot is not suitable for export
Provenance
Property of an Oriental Collector.
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