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AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A BANANA
Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Naturalistically carved with a one large strip of skin peeled back to
the stalk, revealing the fleshy interior, the skin stained a lemon yellow;
unsigned. 16cm (6¼in) long.

£2,000 - 2,500
JPY280,000 - 340,000
US$2,500 - 3,100

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AN IVORY BOX AND COVER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Of oval section, carved in very high relief and elaborate detail with a
pair of quail among millet heads, wild flowers and foliage, partly tinted
with sumi, the cover similarly carved with blossoms and large leaves;
unsigned.
14.3cm x 11.2cm (5 5/8in x 4 3/8in). (2).

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

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