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238  |  EISHIN: A FINE IVORY OKIMONO OF
                  TWO QUAILS FIGHTING OVER MILLET
            By Eishin, signed Eishin
            Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)


            Finely and naturalistically carved, the two quails with double-inlaid
            eyes of mother-of-pearl and dark horn, locked in a vigorous fight,
            the lower desperately holding back the other with its talons, both
            over a sheafs of millet, the stalks and leaves of which form the
            openwork base. Note the extremely fine plumage of the birds,
            particularly the contrasting textures of the birds and the millet, as
            well as the incredible dynamism of the entire composition.

            HEIGHT 14 cm
            Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear.
            Provenance: British collection.
            Estimate EUR 3,000
            Starting price EUR 1,500





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