Auction 203 Fine Decorative Art Including Netsuke Collection and Silverware - Live Auction
By Hammersite
May 25, 2020
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 31223:

A FIne Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting Okame, Early Meiji Period (1868-1912)

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Sold for: $240
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$ 200
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Auction took place on May 25, 2020 at Hammersite

A FIne Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting Okame, Early Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Signed. Delicately incised hair and slightly stained with black and red.

Okame (also known as Otafuku) is a popular figure in Japanese folktales. Often depicted with large cheeks and a joyful smile, her name translates to “much good fortune” or “plenty of happiness".


Height: 6 cm


Condition: Good, with expected wear and a nice patina.


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