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Lot 318* - A197AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Wednesday, 02. June 2021, 02.00 PM

A NETSUKE OF A BLIND STONE LIFTER.

Japan, mid-19th c. Length 3.4 cm.
Boxwood. The blind eye and signature plate inlaid in bone. Old collection sticker. Signed Gyokkei.

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An alternative interpretation reveals him lifting his own distended scrotum. See i.a. Rosemary Bandini: Blindmen netsuke.


CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)

Sold for CHF 813 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.