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Lot 880 Dα

A large ivory manjû of a ningyo and an octopus. Mid-19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 2.108 € (incl. premium)
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A large ivory manjû of a ningyo and an octopus. Mid-19th century

A long-haired ningyo with a kappa’s face and a small octopus with extended funnel and nervously squirming tentacles are facing each other; on the reverse swirling waves with foaming crests.
Diameter 5.4 cm

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