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235 Y Ф
AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE
OF A SAMURAI
By Soshu, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Kneeling on a mat removing a blade from
its shirasaya (wood case), flanked by the
scabbard propped on its stand on his right
and a portable hibachi (brazier) on his left,
an aikuchi (short sword) tucked into his belt,
signed on the base in a red-lacquer tablet
Soshu/Munehide; with an integral wood
stand. 14cm x 11cm (5½in x 4 5/16in). (2).
£1,200 - 1,800
JPY180,000 - 270,000
US$1,700 - 2,500
236 Y Ф
A LARGE IVORY OKIMONO
OF THE ‘CLAM’S DREAM’
By Gazan, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Raised on two conch shells, the interior 237
intricately carved with a busy scene on the
banks of a pine-clad seashore depicting
fishermen at work, some bringing in their haul,
others carrying oars whilst their companions
are pulling in a boat into land, nets hanging
to dry beside a thatched dwelling in the
background; signed on the base Gazan.
9cm x 15.5cm (3½in x 6 1/8in).
£1,200 - 1,800
JPY180,000 - 270,000
US$1,700 - 2,500
237 Y Ф
AN IVORY MODEL
OF THE ‘CLAM’S DREAM’
By Mitsuo, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Raised on two conch shells, the interior
intricately carved with a peasant family
working in front of a thatched building nestled
behind a pine tree, the women shown beating
cloth in the foreground, the men bleaching
and hanging them out to dry; signed on the
base Mitsuo. 7cm x 12cm (2¾in x 4¾in).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,100
238 Y Ф
AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE
OF A GARDENER
By Moriyuki, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Standing in geta (wood clogs), holding under
one arm a wooden rack on which is tied a
rush mat wrapped around a bunch of lilies
and carrying a lantern in his right hand, a frog
crouched at his feet; signed on the base in a
carved red-lacquer tablet Moriyuki.
33.5cm (13 3/16in) high.
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,100

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