A Japanese Meiji-period ivory okimono, H 33,2 cm - weight c. 1.520 g.
A Japanese Meiji-period ivory okimono, H 33,2 cm - weight c. 1.520 g.
Depicting a countryman weighing fruits/vegetables in a basket, with black stained engraving, signed
Condition: - in our opinion, and apart from the remark(-s) below, the item is in acceptable to good condition
- we have the impression (but this isn't quite sure) that there is something missing at the base; or, some base was originally fixed underneath the current base
- the item could well be walrus ivory
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A Japanese Meiji-period ivory okimono, H 33,2 cm - weight c. 1.520 g.
Depicting a countryman weighing fruits/vegetables in a basket, with black stained engraving, signed
Condition: - in our opinion, and apart from the remark(-s) below, the item is in acceptable to good condition
- we have the impression (but this isn't quite sure) that there is something missing at the base; or, some base was originally fixed underneath the current base
- the item could well be walrus ivory
