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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), WITH SIGNATURE TOMOCHIKA
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An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo Period (19th century), with signature Tomochika
Carved as a seated man tying the mouth of a "bag of patience", the fabled receptacle for disappointment, the bag bearing the charaters kannin [patience], the ivory lightly stained and the himotoshi on the underside
1¼in. (3.1cm.) high
Edo Period (19th century), with signature Tomochika
Carved as a seated man tying the mouth of a "bag of patience", the fabled receptacle for disappointment, the bag bearing the charaters kannin [patience], the ivory lightly stained and the himotoshi on the underside
1¼in. (3.1cm.) 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.