Lot 168 , A Japanese walrus ivory manju netsuke, Asakusa School, 19th century, 4.1cm (no. 570)

A Japanese walrus ivory manju netsuke, Asakusa School, 19th century, carved with a rope-tied bird scarer and other farming implements, unsigned, 4.1cm
Estimate £150-200

Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's for £60.50 in September 1977.


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Sold for £130