10-12-201310-12-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 12, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Two Ivory Netsuke of Creatures

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$431$350
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2678BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Two Ivory Netsuke of Creatures, Japan, 19th/20th century, including a carving of a snake and two frogs in hibernating underground, with incised and stained details, fine patina, signed "Tomoyuki" to base, ht. 1 7/8; the other an octopus coming out of a jar, stained in red-brown tones, signed "Tomomitsu" to base, ht. 1 7/8 in.,
Estimate $700-900

minor scratches from use.


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