Lot 391 , A Japanese ivory netsuke of Ashinaga holding the nose of a Tengu mask, Edo period, 6.9cm

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Ashinaga holding the nose of a Tengu mask, Edo period, with two children climbing the nose of the mask and one on the leg of Ashinaga, unsigned, 6.9cm
Estimate £280-320

A little grubby in places, small fine crack to ivory at tip of nose of the mask, otherwise good condition.


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