Lot 1298 D‡α

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a mother and child. Second half 19th century

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a mother and child, seated with breast exposed, next to her a workbox and a crawling boy in front of her, toys behind him. Signed Yamamoto shû Ryôkyû. Second half 19th century.
Height 3.8 cm