Lot 494 , A Japanese ruyi sceptre okimono, together with a stamped leather tobacco pouch, a tinder strike, a leather Chinese childs shoe, a fan,

A Japanese ruyi sceptre okimono, together with a stamped leather tobacco pouch, a tinder strike, a leather Chinese child's shoe, a fan, a small single case inro and a carved ivory Noh play mask netsuke with jade inlay head ornament
Estimate £200-300

There is some rusting to the metal cutter and the leather has detached from the base at the front of the tobacco pouch. The outer leather has worn slightly near the top handle. The ruyi sceptre is in good condition. The leather shoe has wear. The gilt on the purse has worn slightly and the mask netsuke is in good condition. The single cased inro is in good condition but the fan has slight damage.


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Sold for £180