Lot 217
A group of oriental carved items comprising: five carved betel nuts, to include one modelled as...
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Lot 217
A group of oriental carved items comprising: five carved betel nuts, to include one modelled as...
Lot 217
Lot Description
A group of oriental carved items comprising: five carved betel nuts, to include one modelled as a boat with articulated shutters, figures at the pierced windows, the hull decorated with Chinese characters, 1.6" (4.1cm) long, two of the others of similar design; together with a group of hardwood netsukes, one modelled as a rat, with ivory signature seal, plus a monkey, a kylin or dog-of-foe and a water buffalo, plus a miniature Noh theatre mask
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Some shutters to betel nut boats are missing. A few minor cracks but generally good. Hardwood netsuke are sound
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