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179 | TOMOCHIKA:
AN UNUSUAL INLAID
IVORY AND WOOD
OKIMONO OF JUROJIN
WITH PRECIOUS
TREASURES

By a member of the Tomochika school,
signed Tomochika
Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century

The lucky god wearing a long flowing robe
and cowl with good incision work and
holding a fan in one hand and a gnarly
staff in the other, standing next to a low
table inlaid in shakudo, copper, and gilt
with various precious treasures such as
an ingot, a scroll, and a tama (magic pearl),
all on a finely decorated wood base with
ivory inlays and ivory peg feet. Note the
characteristic style of the depiction, foliate
design of the robe, high quality of staining,
and unusual combination of materials.
HEIGHT 8.6 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only few
minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 1,200
Starting price EUR 600

180 | ISSHIN: AN IVORY
OKIMONO OF
FUKUROKUJU AND DEER
By Isshin, signed Isshin
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The god of wisdom and longevity wearing
a long flowing robe and a large cowl
incised with key fret patterns as well as
floral designs, holding a scroll painting
in one hand, the scroll masterfully inlaid
with red horn, and a fan in the other. His
characteristic beard is quite long, and his
earlobes are large and of sphere shape.
Next to him is a deer with long antlers and
finely incised, spotted fur, looking upwards
with a gentle smile. Incised two-character
signature ISSHIN within a red square
cartouche to the base.
HEIGHT 16 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with minimal
age cracks and no chips or losses of any
kind. Fine yellow patina.
Provenance: French collection.
Estimate EUR 800
Starting price EUR 400

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