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A Japanese ivory brushpot
19th Century
of cylindrical shape, carved in high relief with a multitude of rats clambering over baskets and one another between key-fret bands, the top rim carved with scrolls and various other attributes, the base simulating holes making the rats visible, the eyes inset with horn, incised signature to base, on a wood stand -- 5½in. (14cm.) high, (minor wear).
See Illustration and Front Cover for Detail.
19th Century
of cylindrical shape, carved in high relief with a multitude of rats clambering over baskets and one another between key-fret bands, the top rim carved with scrolls and various other attributes, the base simulating holes making the rats visible, the eyes inset with horn, incised signature to base, on a wood stand -- 5½in. (14cm.) high, (minor wear).
See Illustration and Front Cover for Detail.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.