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Lot 158*
A wood inro in the form of a turtle By Koho, late 19th century
11 November 2010, 14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street£1,000 - £1,500
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By Koho, late 19th century
Naturalistically carved and stained for effect, signed in an oval reserve Koho; with en suite netsuke in the form of two turtles clambering over the carapace of the adult standing on top of a furled lotus leaf, signed Koho; and en suite ojime in the form of a turtle, unsigned. 11.1cm (4 3/8in) high.
Naturalistically carved and stained for effect, signed in an oval reserve Koho; with en suite netsuke in the form of two turtles clambering over the carapace of the adult standing on top of a furled lotus leaf, signed Koho; and en suite ojime in the form of a turtle, unsigned. 11.1cm (4 3/8in) high.
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木彫亀形印籠 銘「光甫」 19世紀後期
























