Sale 5565
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2005
Price realised
GBP 1,560
Estimate
An ivory okimono of fisherman, both late 19th Century standing amongst scrolling waves holding a fishing rod in his hands - 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; and an ivory okimono of a farmer sowing seeds - 6¾in. (17.1cm.) high, both with red lacquer sealmarks. (2)
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