Ɏ DOSHO: A FINE IVORY OJIME DEPICTING DARUMA WITH A TANKOBU

Lot details By Dosho (1828-1884), signed Doshosai 道笑斎 Japan, Osaka, c. 1860 Finely carved in sunken relief (shishiaibori) with Daruma cringing in pain at the tankobu (bump) on his head, his mouth open revealing finely detailed teeth, his eyes looking up at the growth which befuddles him. His stubble finely incised, wearing a large hoop earring. Signed DOSHOSAI. HEIGHT 2.1 cm, LENGTH 2 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Literature comparison: Compare a related ivory ojime by the same artist depicting Hotei, signed Doshosai, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 51. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0256).By Dosho (1828-1884), signed Doshosai 道笑斎 Japan, Osaka, c. 1860 Finely carved in sunken relief (shishiaibori) with Daruma cringing in pain at the tankobu (bump) on his head, his mouth open revealing finely detailed teeth, his eyes looking up at the growth which befuddles him. His stubble finely incised, wearing a large hoop earring. Signed DOSHOSAI. HEIGHT 2.1 cm, LENGTH 2 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Literature comparison: Compare a related ivory ojime by the same artist depicting Hotei, signed Doshosai, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 51. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0256).

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