Okimono - Elephant ivory, Inlaid metal, Wood - Raro soggetto - Bambino seduto su un grande bufalo - Scuola di Tokyo - Esempio simile pubblicato - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Rare wood and ivory Okimono depicting a child riding an ox with a sack on his back, guiding it with an intertwined band in metal (imitating rope) and with a basket of fruit and vegetables at his side. Large ox made of a single block of wood with ivory eyes. For a similar specimen see "Japanese decorative sculptures of the Meiji Period" Barry Davies Oriental Art. In good condition - the right horn has been touched up - the left ear and horn have been restored - the child's right big toe has been touched up - 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. Copy of Certificate of Antiquity compliant with the international CITES regulations drawn up by the CE. S. AR Archaeometric Study Centre based in London, Milan and Rome, together with the item. The original is only available upon request. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.