Lot 197 , Two Japanese ivory netsuke and a seal, 19th century, 4.4cm

Two Japanese ivory netsuke and a seal, 19th century, the first netsuke carved as a cicada resting upon chestnut leaves, unsigned, 4.8cm, the second a manju netsuke carved with a dog scratching its head and bowl, two character signature, diameter 4.7cm and an 18th century ivory group of three monkeys seated on the back of a kneeling ox, seal shaped oval base, 4.4cm
Estimate £400-600


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Sold for £440