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305Y Ф
AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE GROUP
By Ryuichi, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising an old man grappling with two boisterous young boys,
holding the older boy with his right hand and supporting his younger
sibling, shown on the reverse pulling the belt of his brother over his
left shoulder with the other; signed on the base Ryuichi.
22.5cm (8 13/16in) high.

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY210,000 - 280,000
US$1,900 - 2,500
306Y Ф
AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE OF A WOODSMAN
AND TWO CHILDREN
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Standing, clutching the rope tied around the large bundle of
brushwood strapped on his back, bending over from the weight
of his two children seated and playing on top; unsigned.
26.7cm (10½in) high.

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY140,000 - 210,000
US$1,200 - 1,900

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