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Description

Lot of two carved ivory okimono figures. 1ST ITEM: Man feeding two birds. Excellent condition, 4 1/2"H. 2ND ITEM: Man carrying a walking stick and basket of flowers. Condition: small break near his smallest finger, otherwise excellent. Both Japanese, Meiji period. Paper label remnant on base. 5"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate.

Estimate $300 - $400
Starting Bid $150
Us Auction
May 21, 2011
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Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals

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