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19 Y ƭ
AN IVORY OKIMONO OF GAMA SENNIN
By Tsunenobu, Meiji
Finely carved as an old man with long beard looking down at his toad
as it rests on a rock, the sage is dressed in a densely patterned robe
and holds a staff and basket, signed,
12cm high

£500 - 700

20 Y ƭ
AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE GROUP
By Masayuki, Meiji
One peasant kneels to measure out rice on a reed mat while another
stands to empty it into a basket, signed,
10.5cm high, and on pierced wooden stand

£300 - 500 21

21 Y ƭ
AN IVORY OKIMONO OF FUKUROKUJU
By Gyokushin, Meiji
The immortal stands in flowing, flower-decorated robes, he holds a
scroll in one hand and a fan in the other, seal in red lacquer plaque,
signed,
26.5cm high

£300 - 500

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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL CRANE
Meiji
Carved in wood and overlaid with mother-of-pearl feathers, the red
crested bird stands securely on webbed feet, the back opens to reveal
a small interior compartment,
14cm high

£200 - 300

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