Sale 5565
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2005
Price realised
GBP 1,800
Estimate
An ivory okimono of a dignitary and attendant, Choryo Koseiko, late 19th Century the bearded standing figure holding a ragged staff, a shoe being offered by a kneeling attendant, both wearing finely detailed robes - 4½in. (11.4cm.) high.
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