Okimono - Elephant ivory - Pescatore cormorano - Firmato Gyokuzan - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono - Elephant ivory - Cormorant fisherman - Signed Gyokuzan - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) Elephant ivory okimono depicting a fisherman with walking cormorant. Barefoot, he holds the cormorant on his shoulder tied to a coiled rope on his right hand, with the other some fish. Gyokuzan engraved signature under the base. gr. 165 Excellent condition - natural ivory strands and opening under the base - see photos The lot will be carefully packed and shipped within 1 or maximum 2 working days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery by UPS or DHL courier with full insurance and professional packaging. The original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, Japanese art expert number 2617 registered at the Milan Chamber of Commerce, will be sent together with the lot. The item cannot be sold outside the EU.