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112 | A FINE IVORY OKIMONO OF A RAT 113 | HAPPO: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A QUAIL

Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) By Happo, signed Happo
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely rendered as a crawling rat with a long tail and with its
paws placed afore and its head curiously raised. The large eyes Naturalistically carved from a single piece of ivory, the feathers
are inlaid in lustrous black horn and the fur is neatly incised. The with neatly incised details, the eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl and
characteristic sharp front teeth of the rodent are shown in the dark horn, the feet made from chiseled and punched bronze. Artist
front. signature HAPPO engraved to base.

LENGTH 16.5 cm LENGTH 10 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with thin natural age cracks. Condition: Absolutely perfect condition. Nicely grown patina with a
Provenance: British collection. golden-yellow color.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,- Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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