An ivory netsuke of boys on elephant By Hoshinsai
38Y
An ivory netsuke okimono
By Hoshinsai, late 19th century
The elephant standing on an oval base, two boys seated on its back and three standing at the sides, each playing a musical instrument, signed Hoshinsai with seal Hozan.
5.1cm (2in).
Sold for £720 inc. premium

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  • 象牙彫根付　象と唐子　銘「宝真斎」「宝山」　19世紀後期

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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