19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
About this Item
An ivory okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, 19th century
the latter seated on his friend’s back and reaching down to grasp an octopus, its tentacles entangled around Ashinaga’s legs, the octopus with inlaid eyes, a basket of fish to the reverse, signed Tomoharu, 11,4 cm high
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