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TWO IVORY OKIMONO FIGURES
Taisho era (1912-1926), early 20th century
The first of Hotei smiling as he stands, holding a rolled makimono (hand
scroll) with one hand and a large sack with treasures, on a pole, over his
shoulder, the ivory stained for effect, signed Katsumitsu, 14cm (5½in)
high; the second a scholar standing, wearing a dark stained robe,
holding a half-hidden makimono, a reishi sceptre slung at his waist,
signed Sosai, 15.2cm (6in) high; with lacquered wood stands. (4).
£1,500 - 2,000
JPY220,000 - 300,000
US$2,000 - 2,600
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