Japanese
Three Japanese Ivory Carved Netsuke, First Half 20th Century
ivory
1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in, 4.4 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500 CAD
Sold for: $1,625
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PROVENANCE
Acquired by Edwin Victor Stevens, Japan, when he worked for Frazar and Company (1912 - 1939)
By descent to the Estate of Catherine Hooper (1926 - 2023), Ottawa
Carved as a detailed memento mori skull; a polychromed egg examiner wearing studious spectacles; and two boys playing with a shishi costume. Each signed.
Please note: the dimensions listed are for the largest carving.
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