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An ivory figural group of Taira no Tadamori apprehending the oil thief By Koichi, Meiji Period
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,440 inc. premium
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By Koichi, Meiji Period
The former wearing geta, shown pulling along on the ground, the temple servant by his tunic collar, having just caught him stealing oil at dusk, a discarded oil can and the thief's dropped waraji lying at his feet, signed Koichi. 20.2cm (8in) high.
The former wearing geta, shown pulling along on the ground, the temple servant by his tunic collar, having just caught him stealing oil at dusk, a discarded oil can and the thief's dropped waraji lying at his feet, signed Koichi. 20.2cm (8in) high.
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象牙彫置物 平忠盛と油坊主 光一 明治時代























