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An ivory netsuke carved with panels of European figures
19th Century
modelled as a rectangular censer, the simulated cover carved with a geometric patterned reserve above panels of mythical dragon fish among scattered clouds and foaming waves, each side panel with a European figure at leisure, one seated smoking a long pipe, sealmark to underside -- 1¾in. (4.3cm.) wide, (minor wear).
See Illustration.
19th Century
modelled as a rectangular censer, the simulated cover carved with a geometric patterned reserve above panels of mythical dragon fish among scattered clouds and foaming waves, each side panel with a European figure at leisure, one seated smoking a long pipe, sealmark to underside -- 1¾in. (4.3cm.) wide, (minor wear).
See Illustration.
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.