Ivory netsuke of monkey and rabbit, late 19th century
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A stained ivory figural netsuke
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Carved as a monkey and rabbit in a sumo wrestling match, each struggling to topple his opponent, the face of monkey well defined in red and black pigment, the rabbit with inlaid red eyes
1 5/8in (4.1cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,800 - 2,500
£1,200 - 1,600
€1,400 - 1,900

Category: Asian Art

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