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TOKYO SCHOOL
IVORY OKIMONO
OF A FARMER

Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The old farmer with a finely carved face
showing a tired expression, wearing
a large straw hat and a simple robe, a
kizeruzutsu and tabako-ire attached to
his obi, carrying a large and clearly heavy
basket filled with grains around his neck
and in one hand, the other hand holding
some grains, standing barefooted on the
semi-naturalistically carved base.
HEIGHT 28.5 cm

Condition: The plug on the base is
missing, otherwise excellent condition
with only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 4,000
Starting price EUR 2,000

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