9th Apr, 2021 10:30

The Asian Works of Art Auction

 
Lot 924
 

A JAPANESE IVORY CARVING OF A MAN WITH FROGS

JAPANESE IVORY CARVING OF A MAN WITH FROGS,
Meiji period, modelled standing, wearing a large leaf formed hat, a frog atop, with two further frogs to the figure's front and feet, red lacquer seal with two character signature to the oval base, 23cm high
Provenance: A Private Scottish Collection

 

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Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £300 - £400


Condition Report
There are no obvious losses or damage. Close inspection shows a possible small loss to lower part of figure, it could however be as it was carved. Images showing details have been added.

 
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