TWO JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES (Probably mid 19th Century).

TWO JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES (Probably mid 19th Century). 1) The first depicting a blacksmith at work fashioning a blade. Signed on the underside within a cinnabar panel. SIZE: 2-1/2”h. The second a merchant with gourd vessels in hand with a bundle of kindling. The second signed on the back of the robe and with remains of paper label. Both with incised carved details. SIZE: 4-1/2”h. PROVENANCE: From a Harpswell, Maine home. CONDITION: The first with two missing toes, the second with chip to gourd stock, and some missing twig ends. Both with very good original patina. 9-90087 SM (200-400)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1800	$287.00	TWO JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES (Probably mid 19th Century). 1) The first depicting a blacksmith at work fashioning a blade. Signed on the underside within a cinnabar panel. SIZE: 2-1/2”h. The second a merchant with gourd vessels in hand with a bundle of kindling. The second signed on the back of the robe and with remains of paper label. Both with incised carved details. SIZE: 4-1/2”h. PROVENANCE: From a Harpswell, Maine home. CONDITION: The first with two missing toes, the second with chip to gourd stock, and some missing twig ends. Both with very good original patina. 9-90087 SM (200-400) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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