Sale 1971
New York
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4 - 5 March 2008
Price realised
USD 1,062
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BUDDHIST PRIEST TEACHING A BADGER, SIGNED SHOMIN, 19TH CENTURY 1½in. (4cm.) high
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