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A Shibayama-Style Ivory Netsuke**
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Minkoku and with kao [cursive monogram]
Modelled as Seiobo riding a phoenix, the deity's garment decorated with inlaid shell and horn, the neck of the phoenix ornamented by a garland of inlaid shell and coral, the eyes and jewels of Seibo's headdress and necklace silvered-metal, signature in an inlaid red-colored ivory and shell reserve, himotoshi on the underside ringed in black-colored ivory
3in. (7.6cm.) long
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Minkoku and with kao [cursive monogram]
Modelled as Seiobo riding a phoenix, the deity's garment decorated with inlaid shell and horn, the neck of the phoenix ornamented by a garland of inlaid shell and coral, the eyes and jewels of Seibo's headdress and necklace silvered-metal, signature in an inlaid red-colored ivory and shell reserve, himotoshi on the underside ringed in black-colored ivory
3in. (7.6cm.) long
A Shibayama-Style Ivory Netsuke**
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Minkoku and with kao [cursive monogram]
Modelled as Seiobo riding a phoenix, the deity's garment decorated with inlaid shell and horn, the neck of the phoenix ornamented by a garland of inlaid shell and coral, the eyes and jewels of Seibo's headdress and necklace silvered-metal, signature in an inlaid red-colored ivory and shell reserve, himotoshi on the underside ringed in black-colored ivory
3in. (7.6cm.) long
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Minkoku and with kao [cursive monogram]
Modelled as Seiobo riding a phoenix, the deity's garment decorated with inlaid shell and horn, the neck of the phoenix ornamented by a garland of inlaid shell and coral, the eyes and jewels of Seibo's headdress and necklace silvered-metal, signature in an inlaid red-colored ivory and shell reserve, himotoshi on the underside ringed in black-colored ivory
3in. (7.6cm.) long
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.