FINE JAPANESE IVORY ARTICULATED ROCK LOBSTER
MUNETAKA SAKURAI, 19th/early 20th c.; signed at base of tail
realistically carved with fanned tail, working legs and moveable antennae, 13.5"; in the original signed bamboo box
Invisible repair to one small knuckle; hairline crack to back of one of the walking legs; last joint at end of one feeler with old repair
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory, coral and tortoiseshell. Prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $8,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 300 : FINE JAPANESE IVORY ARTICULATED ROCK LOBSTER
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