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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
Details
An ivory netsuke
Edo period (18th century)
Carved as a standing and frowning Shoki and a smiling demon (oni) sprawling over Shoki's large straw hat, three cord holes on the reverse side
3¼in. (8.3cm.) high
Edo period (18th century)
Carved as a standing and frowning Shoki and a smiling demon (oni) sprawling over Shoki's large straw hat, three cord holes on the reverse side
3¼in. (8.3cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in 1968 from J. Edward Cook, owner and proprietor of Kuromatsu Oriental Art, San Francisco
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Heakyum Kim
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