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    10 June 2009

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    Lot 28

    NETSUKE EN IVOIRE SIGNE TOMOCHIKA

    JAPON, XIXEME SIECLE

    Price realised

    EUR 2,250

    Estimate

    EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,500

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    NETSUKE EN IVOIRE SIGNE TOMOCHIKA
    JAPON, XIXEME SIECLE
    Représentant un tennin, ange bouddhique volant, tenant une fleur de lotus dans les mains, ses vêtements et rubans flottants dans les airs
    Longueur: 4,7 cm. (1 7/8 in.)

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    Pre-Lot Text

    PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE AUSTRIAN COLLECTOR

    Post Lot Text

    AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN SIGNED TOMOCHIKA
    JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY


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