The first is a netsuke with polychrome tints, the face revolves to show either a young woman with a pleasing expression or an older somewhat cross visage (2 in.); the second is a figural of two Samurai in battle, highly detailed tinted highlights, on a platform base (3 x 3 x 2.25 in.); the third, an Asian carved ivory tusk of Deity Shou Lao, in his right hand he holds a staff with Ho-ho bird and hanging gourd, brown tinted highlights (17 in.)

Private Collection Raleigh, North Carolina

One warrior missing locks of hair; the other with glued repair to sword; with breaks and loss to the branch.

$300 - 500