Lot 232 , A Japanese ivory okimono of rats crawling over a lobster, early 20th century, unsigned 14.5cm

A Japanese ivory okimono of rats crawling over a lobster, early 20th century, unsigned 14.5cm
Estimate £150-200

The shell to the right of the lobster at the back has a large crack running the length of it as well as one or two less noticeable cracks. There is also a small crack to its front left leg and a large crack to the end of its tail horizontally across


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Sold for £750