Okimono - Elephant ivory - Contadino - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono in ivory, farmer with large baskets full of turnips with leaves held in the left hand and tied with a rope, with the other holding a cormorant tied from a claw, signature Gensen engraved under the base. 180 g Excellent condition - see photos. The lot will be carefully packed 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.