Page 227 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

230 | AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A FLOUNDER

Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The fish with the skin at the top finely stippled with sumi-e and
distinctive eyes of ivory with double-inlaid pupils in mother-of-pearl
and eyes, with seaweed leaves on top of the fish and a plum tree
branch with flowers below, creating a fine contrast between the
underside and topside of the fish.
LENGTH 13 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear as well
as three small hairlines and a minor loss to one flower on the
underside.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

231 | A DECORATIVE IVORY DAGGER
WITH A LONG-TAILED PARROT
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The blunt dagger with a sharp tip, crowned by a red and green-
stained parrot with a finely carved and incised plumage, double-
inlaid eyes with pale and dark horn, and a prominent curved beak.
LENGTH 37.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 1,200
Starting price EUR 600

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