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171 | A LARGE WOOD AND IVORY
OKIMONO OF A YOUNG
PEASANT WOMAN
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The woman standing on an original wood
base in the form of a craggy outcrop,
holding a sickle in one hand and combing
her hair with the other, wearing a long and
finely incised robe carved from wood and
a cowl and waraji carved from ivory, her
head, hands, and feet of ivory as well. A low
table and a hoe are inset in the base next
to her.
HEIGHT 34.7 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with only few
minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 2,500
Starting price EUR 1,250

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