Lot 186 , Two Japanese ivory netsuke of a hare and a recumbent deer, 18th/19th century, 4.9cm

Two Japanese ivory netsuke of a hare and a recumbent deer, 18th/19th century, the hare with horn inset eyes, engraved two character signature, 5cm, the deer with textured fur detailing, unsigned, 4.9cm
Estimate £300-500

Netsuke of a hare has age cracks running across the side of its head and right paw and along its back and hindquarters, there is some old engrained dirt and some wear to the high points consistent with age and use otherwise in reasonable condition,
Netsuke of a deer has a few fine age cracks across its forelegs and its back, again otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £4,400