Lot 385 , A Japanese ivory netsuke of a shi-shi, signed Ichimin, early Meiji period, 4.6cm

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a shi-shi, signed Ichimin, early Meiji period, with snarling expression and a loose ball in his mouth, 4.6cm
Estimate £300-500

Occasional minor fine age cracks to the ivory such as across the left hind leg of the shi-shi and some slight wear to the carved decoration consistent with age.


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Sold for £500