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Katalognummer: AK0220-138 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MON KEY WITH LOQUATS AFTER OKATOMO Signed Okatomo Japan, Kyoto, first half 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The monkey with finely incised fur is depicted holding a branch of loquats, the stems of the fruit inlaid in dark horn. His expression is naturalistic, the eyes are inlaid in black horn. Natural himotoshi, and the signature is found in a rectangular reserve on one leg OKATOMO 岡友. A good and detailed work from the Okatomo school. HEIGHT 2.8 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: British private collection.   Schätzpreis 估價: € 600 Startpreis 起拍價: € 300 -