Okimono - Elephant ivory, Marine ivory - Puppeteer and child - Signed Masayuki 政之 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono - Elephant ivory, Marine ivory - Puppeteer and child - Signed Masayuki 政之 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) Very important note for bidders outside the EU. This item CANNOT be sold outside the EU. Large size okimono depicting a puppeteer with a puppet theatre in front of him; at his side, a child is talking to him while he rings a bell to summon customers. Signed under the base. Weight: 2. 3 kg It is in very good general condition with veining and wear compatible with the age and complexity of the object, it has a significant stucco work under the base due to natural expansion over time. Japanese object from the Meiji period. The item was made prior to 1947, and is therefore in compliance with European Union regulations regarding the sale of ivory. The item comes with a certificate of authenticity which will be sent to the buyer.