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A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Hippo Tooth Okimono Of Ashinaga And Tenaga

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot Details

A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Hippo Tooth Okimono Of Ashinaga And Tenaga Ashikaga (long legs) and Tenaga (long arms) depicted as Fishermen with Tenaga holding an octopus in his hand For a similar example see Zacke auctions Fine Netsuke and Okimono. April 27 2019. Lot 162 H 15cm