24th Mar, 2011 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 205
 

205

A Japanese Carved Ivory Oni Netsuke, circa 1880, the seated demon pointing with amusement at...

A Japanese Carved Ivory Oni Netsuke, circa 1880, the seated demon pointing with amusement at the severed head of Shoki he holds in his left hand, incised two character mark, 3.3cm high

Sold for £500
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

Good overall. Slightly darker brown on the back. 111110

 


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Auction: Spring Catalogue Sale, 24th Mar, 2011

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