Lot 284 , A Japanese ivory pot and carved clam shell

A Japanese ivory pot and carved clam shell
Estimate £30-50

Ivory lid has three cracks to top, losses to rim of lid. Clam has minor losses and cracks to carvings on inside. Lid has wear to carving on lid. Both pieces have typical minor flaws in the manufacture.
Pot weight - 56.3g
Clam weight - 64.7g


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Sold for £65