Lot 246 , A Japanese ivory netsuke of two wrestlers, Meiji period, w. 4.2cm

A Japanese ivory netsuke of two wrestlers, Meiji period, standing upon a curled lotus pad, unsigned, w. 4.2cm
Estimate £200-250

There is an age crack to the ivory on one side of the lotus pad, which the carver has incoroporated into the design. Generally grubby in places, wear consistent with age and use, otherwise in good condition


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Sold for £300