Figure - Ivory - farmer - Signed Hōsen 芳仙 - Japan - 19th century
Figurine - Ivory - farmer - Signed Hōsen 芳仙 - Japan - 19th century A farmer who feeds the birds, very fine work. Wears a straw hat and millet clusters under his arm. Note the masterful carving, the expression of emotions in the face. The carving of legs, veins and muscles can be seen. The feet even show the nails, great carving. Has some very thin hair cracks, for example on the feet and one on the face. Weight: 266 g.
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Figurine - Ivory - farmer - Signed Hōsen 芳仙 - Japan - 19th century A farmer who feeds the birds, very fine work. Wears a straw hat and millet clusters under his arm. Note the masterful carving, the expression of emotions in the face. The carving of legs, veins and muscles can be seen. The feet even show the nails, great carving. Has some very thin hair cracks, for example on the feet and one on the face. Weight: 266 g.
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