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A Japanese carved ivory tachi-gata okimono
Meiji Period (1868-1912), possibly signed Gyokumin
Carved as a miniature pedestal lantern with a reticulated segment centrally, the whole with a stippled and stained surface and overlaid with creeping ivy leaves and fungi sprouts, to the base three monkeys are at play while tiny birds flutter above, contrasted against an unstained base carved with termite holes, incised signature to base, (some minor losses and restoration) 17.5cm high.
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Lot 314
Meiji Period (1868-1912), possibly signed Gyokumin
Carved as a miniature pedestal lantern with a reticulated segment centrally, the whole with a stippled and stained surface and overlaid with creeping ivy leaves and fungi sprouts, to the base three monkeys are at play while tiny birds flutter above, contrasted against an unstained base carved with termite holes, incised signature to base, (some minor losses and restoration) 17.5cm high.
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Dec Arts Sunday Sale
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Sale: LJ5516
12:00pm - 5 June 2011
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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