Lot 273 , Two Japanese ivory netsuke of Sennin, 5.7cm, losses to feet

Two Japanese ivory netsuke of Sennin, the first in the form of Gama Sennin holding a toad upon his shoulder and a peach in his right hand, 7cm, the second figure holding a cup?, 5.7cm, losses to feet
Estimate £100-150

Gama Sennin has losses to his right leg with foot lacking and his left foot, some age cracks to the ivory on the toad and at the rear, extra hole pierced in himatoshi through rear foot of the toad.
The second netsuke is lacking the left foot at the ankle with some age cracks to the ivory.


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Sold for £280