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Lot 2128^Y

An ivory study of a group of rats
By Masayoshi, 19th century

Fine Japanese Works of Art

20 March 2012, 13:00 EDT

New York

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An ivory study of a group of rats

By Masayoshi, 19th century
Carved as a group of rats of various sizes climbing on top of one another, eyes inlaid in translucent and dark horn, signed in a rectangular reserve Masayoshi to 1 7/8in (4.8cm) high

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