JAPAN
Carved ivory Netsuke depicting a seated man with his son holding a fruit b…

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JAPAN Carved ivory Netsuke depicting a seated man with his son holding a fruit basket Meiji period, 1868-1912 Engraved two-character signature on reverse Height: 3.8 cm Gross weight : 11 g

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