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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), WITH SIGNATURE NOBUKAZU
Details
An Ivory Rat Group**
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Nobukazu
Realistically carved as a pack of rats clutching beanpods and chestnuts, the details of the fur lightly etched and stained, eyes inlaid in horn, signed on the underside
7½in. (20cm.) wide; 5in. (12.7cm.) high
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Nobukazu
Realistically carved as a pack of rats clutching beanpods and chestnuts, the details of the fur lightly etched and stained, eyes inlaid in horn, signed on the underside
7½in. (20cm.) wide; 5in. (12.7cm.) high
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.