AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA

Description:

Japan, signed Tomomasa, second half 19th c.
H. 6,4 cm
Ashinaga shoulders his friend and holds him fast by his legs, whilst Tenaga hangs down acrobatically and squeezes his head between Ashinaga legs.
Former Berlin private property, assembled before 2000 - Trade certificate: The sales permit for this lot is available