Lot 196 , Two Japanese ivory netsuke of hares, 19th century, 4.5cm

Two Japanese ivory netsuke of hares, 19th century, the first carved as the hare and moon, standing upon a cloud clasping a pestle and with one paw resting on the moon, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed Masahiro, 4.6cm, the second netsuke of a hare and leveret, the eyes inlaid in horn, two character signature, 4.5cm
Estimate £300-500


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Sold for £850