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Winter 2007 Auction

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429. A Japanese Ivory Carving of an Egg Inspector

A humorous ivory carving depicting a man carrying a wicker basket full of eggs, he carefully examines one of them holding it in his right hand; his kimono decorated with etched fans, stylized foliage and a mountainous landscape on the back. Applied black pigments highlight the design. Bottom marked with maker's insignia. Measures approx. 5"T.



600/800   Sold $747.50
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