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A WOOD OKIMONO OF A YOUNG FLUTE-PLAYER ON AN OX
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century
Constructed in two separate sections, the young ox herd seated
cross-legged on the back of an ox playing the flute, a halter tied
through the ox’s nose and tucked into the boy’s belt, a gourd strapped
to his back, signed on the ox’s belly with carved characters Joshu to;
with a wood tomobako storage box inscribed on the outside of the lid
Kibori bokudo okimono, Joshu(?) saku (Wood okimono of a herd boy
made by Joshu[?]) with two seals.
33cm x 30cm (13in x 11¾in). (3).

£3,000 - 4,000
JPY440,000 - 580,000
US$3,900 - 5,200

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A BOXWOOD AND IVORY OKIMONO OF A FISHERMAN
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Seated with one leg crossed on top of a tall wood step ladder, a wide
straw hat shading his face whilst gazing downwards with one hand
extended and holding a fishing rod attempting to catch fish far from
the shore; unsigned.
42cm x 18cm (16½in x 7 1/16in).

£1,500 - 1,800
JPY220,000 - 260,000
US$2,000 - 2,400
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