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Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai 'Different world in a cave'

$1,398.96
£1,036.71
€1,168
CA$1,909.85
A$2,124.63
CHF 1,113.76
MX$25,962.41
NOK 14,182.29
SEK 13,350.66
DKK 8,893.05
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Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Ikkosai - Different world in a cave. It looks like a cave in a human brain. Very interesting Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam. Merkelbach van Enkhuizen lived in one of the canal houses in Amsterdam and was an avid collection of Asian art. Condition Perfect. Size 3cm x 3.5cm Period 18th century Edo Period (1603–1867)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4863242306192

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