Lot Essay
For a similar example to the second piece, see The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, Part I, Christie's London, 27 October 1987, lot 275.
18TH CENTURY
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Two ebony netsuke of coral fishermen
18th Century
With leaves tied around his waist, standing and holding a piece of coral, eyes inlaid in horn, signed Masachika; and seated cross-legged, a piece of coral in his hands, signed Nagamitsu
3in. (7.7cm.) and 1¼in. (3.2cm.) high respectively (2)
18th Century
With leaves tied around his waist, standing and holding a piece of coral, eyes inlaid in horn, signed Masachika; and seated cross-legged, a piece of coral in his hands, signed Nagamitsu
3in. (7.7cm.) and 1¼in. (3.2cm.) high respectively (2)