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A Japanese ivory okimono
Meiji period (1868-1912), signed
The carved and stained ivory figure group depicting a scene of daily life, with a father grasping a basket cover alongside his daughter who holds a small infant in her arms, whilst at their feet chickens scratch for food, all mounted on a single disc of ivory and included with a later circular carved timber stand, (some losses, cracks and restoration) signed plaque to base, 19.5 cm high (okimono).
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Lot 311
Meiji period (1868-1912), signed
The carved and stained ivory figure group depicting a scene of daily life, with a father grasping a basket cover alongside his daughter who holds a small infant in her arms, whilst at their feet chickens scratch for food, all mounted on a single disc of ivory and included with a later circular carved timber stand, (some losses, cracks and restoration) signed plaque to base, 19.5 cm high (okimono).
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
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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