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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), SIGNED OKATOMO
Details
A Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (18th century), signed Okatomo
Carved as two rats huddled together gnawing on candles, one rat stained dark; eyes inlaid in dark horn and coral; candle wicks inlaid in ebony
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) wide
Edo period (18th century), signed Okatomo
Carved as two rats huddled together gnawing on candles, one rat stained dark; eyes inlaid in dark horn and coral; candle wicks inlaid in ebony
1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) wide
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.