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EDO-MEIJI (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED TOMIN TO
Details
An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo-Meiji (19th century), signed Tomin to
Carved as a swordsmith and his apprentice in the midst of taking a sword from the fire
1½in. (3.8cm.) high
Edo-Meiji (19th century), signed Tomin to
Carved as a swordsmith and his apprentice in the midst of taking a sword from the fire
1½in. (3.8cm.) high
Provenance
Alfred Rich and Sons, New York, 1958
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.