Okimono - Elephant ivory - Geisha con Takarabune - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono in ivory depicting a geisha holding a boat that represents the Takarabune, the boat of the seven wise men of Good Luck. Finely carved kimono details with floral motifs and with the kamon symbol of the caste to which it belongs. Weight 440 g. Good condition - restoration on the roof of the boat and on the left hand finger - ivory nerve with traces of stucco - see photos The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with the Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617) , which will be sent with the lot. Included with the item is a copy of the certificate of antiquity conforming with the international CITES regulations, issued by CESAR, a centre of Archaeometric studies with offices in London, Milan and Rome. The original is only available upon request. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.