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117 | KIKKOSAI TOKUZAN: 119 | BUNDO: A FINE
AN IVORY OKIMONO OKIMONO OF A LITERATI
OF A CRAB FISHER FAMILY
By Bundo, signed Bundo
By Kikkosai Tokuzan, signed Kikkosai Japan, Tokyo School, late 19th to earlier
Tokuzan saku 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Well carved in the classic style of this
Incredibly fine and detailed carving school with fine incisions and distinct
enhanced by meticulous incision work. staining to depict a scholar in long flowing
Depiction of father, mother and kid as they robes holding a tea scoop. The base with
are attempting to fish crabs from a river. a tsuishu lacquer cartouche bearing the
Artist signature KIKKOSAI TOKUSAN saku artist signature.
and seal to base. Note the finely inlaid
minuscule beads to the base. HEIGHT 11.6 cm
HEIGHT 7 cm Condition: Excellent condition with some
old wear and a nice, golden yellow patina.
Condition: Superb condition with only Provenance: From a British private
minor wear! Good natural patina. collection.
Provenance: From an English private estate.
Estimate EUR 800,-
Estimate EUR 1.200,- Starting price EUR 400,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

118 | SADAMASA: AN IVORY 120 | AN IVORY OKIMONO
OKIMONO OF AN ARCHER OF A LOTUS FARMER

By Sadamasa, signed Sadamasa Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period
(1868-1912)
Finely carved and incised to depict the
standing man in front of a pot with a nicely
A small and expressive carving with fine grown lotus plant in it, holding secateurs in
incision work. Depiction of an archer his proper right hand.
preparing a set of arrows. His work is
almost completed as he is sharpening the HEIGHT 10.8 cm
last arrow from a group of 36. Note the
focused expression on his face. Signature Condition: Fine condition with one tiny loss,
SADAMASA to the base. minute chip and tiny age crack.
Provenance: From an Austrian private
HEIGHT 5 cm collection. Kept in the same family since the
first half of the 20th century and thence by
Condition: Perfect condition. The ivory with descent.
a good natural patina.
Provenance: From an English private estate. Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 400,-
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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