Lot 63 , Four Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th / early 20th century, 3.5cm - 4cm

Four Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th / early 20th century, the first of a seated mask maker, two character signature, the second of a seated man howling in pain, the third of a senin and a sage holding a scroll, the last of two seated sages, 3.5cm - 4cm
Estimate £200-300

All netsuke are in good condition except for the example of two seated sages which has some small chip losses on the bottom edges around the back of the figures, this group and the other one of a sage and a sennin are both grubby.


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Sold for £650