Lot 73 , A Japanese marine ivory okimono of a crab battling two monkeys, early 20th century, 7cm

A Japanese marine ivory okimono of a crab battling two monkeys, early 20th century, on a curled lotus leaf, 7cm
Estimate £200-300

A little bit dusty in places, two tiny cracks have opened up at the end of one of the crabs pincers and one of its feet, next to the shoulder and head of one of the monkeys, otherwise in good condition with no restoration or chips.


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Sold for £380