Okimono - Elephant ivory - Cacciatore di topi - Firmato Tamiji 民次 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono - Elephant ivory - Mouse hunter - Signed Tamiji 民次 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) . Excellent ivory okimono depicting the mouse hunter in an unusual scene. With his left hand he is holding the classic box and with his right hand he is raising a lacquer tray, while the mouse is climbing on his back. He looks almost surprised and frightened, engraved signature Tamiji 民次. Weight: 70 g. Very good overall condition - natural ivory lines - tray probably restored at the hand with minimal traces of glue and putty - 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 cost includes delivery with UPS or DHL courier with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617) , which will be sent with the lot. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.