Ox netsuke pulls in the bidders
An ivory netsuke described as ‘after Tomotada of Kyoto’ hammered for Can$42,000 (£22,840) against an estimate of Can$1200-1800 at Harrington’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Ontario.
Measuring 1 x ½in (2.75 x 1.5cm), it depicted a recumbent water buffalo nursing a calf. It was ful…