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239 | KOGETSU: A FINE
IVORY OKIMONO OF
A PREENING QUAIL
By Kogetsu, signed Kogetsu
Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period
(1868-1912)

Naturalistically carved with its head
lowered preening its extremely
finely carved and incised plumage,
perched on a wreath of foliage
serving as the base, its wings drawn
in and its eyes double-inlaid in
mother-of-pearl and dark horn.
Signed KOGETSU in an oval reserve
on the quail’s belly.
HEIGHT 10.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with
only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British private
collection purchased from
Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 11
November 2011, London, lot 225
(sold for 3,000 GBP).
Estimate EUR 2,000
Starting price EUR 1,000

240 | KOZAN: A FINE IVORY
OKIMONO OF A
QUAIL WITH MILLET
By Kozan, signed Kozan
Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period
(1868-1912)

Naturalistically carved with its head
slightly raised and its wings drawn
in, perched on two overlapping
stalks of millet, its eyes double-
inlaid in pale and dark horn. Note
the extremely finely carved and
incised plumage. Signed Kozan to
the base.
HEIGHT 10.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with
only few minor traces of wear and a
small chip to a millet stalk.
Provenance: British private
collection acquired from Bonhams,
Fine Japanese Art, 11 November
2011, London, lot 225 (sold for
3,250 GB).
Estimate EUR 2,000
Starting price EUR 1,000

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