Okimono - Elephant ivory - Scena di vita quotidiana - Pescatore con rete e bambino - Firmato Kōgyoku 香玉 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono - Elephant ivory - Daily life scene - Fisherman with net and child - Signed Kōgyoku 香玉 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) Exceptional monobloc ivory okimono depicting fisherman with net on the reef with child, in the moment of throwing the net while warning his companions of the imminent gesture. Sculpture with details of excellent workmanship, such as the net wrapped around the arm with the safety rope tied to the wrist, The child performs the same gesture, both are on a small rock with the waves breaking. Signed under the base Kōgyoku 香玉 in relief. 1070 g In excellent condition The lot will be carefully packaged 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 Archeometric 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.