Lot 326 , A Japanese boxwood okimono netsuke of a Sennin and a shi-shi, early 20th century, 10.5cm

A Japanese boxwood okimono netsuke of a Sennin and a shi-shi, early 20th century, the standing figure of the Sennin holding a sceptre in his right hand, both figures with horn inset eyes, engraved two character signature, 10.5cm
Estimate £500-800

Slight fault / knot in the wood to the Sennins hair at the back, slight gap at back of Sennin's left calf but no evidence the leg has been broken offer and repaired, engrained dirt in places - possibly disguising a crack around the Sennin's left wrist.


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Sold for £480