The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 176
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SMILING MAN

Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • SMILING MAN
  • Unsigned
  • Ivory
  • 7.8cm., 2 7/8 in.
He stands, smiling as he looks to the left, his hands clasped in front and a sword worn at his waist; the smooth ivory bearing a fine patina. 

Literature

For a somewhat similar example, see The Catalogue of the Baur Collection, pp.198/9, no.C493.