Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 222

A large Japanese ivory carving

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £440

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Description

A large Japanese ivory carving, of a peasant man carrying a basket and a bundle of faggots, being set upon by four small figures, a second man kneeling and gesticulating angrily, late 19th century, 24.6cm.