A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 Depicting three sake tasters standing around a large jar

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO

MEIJI 1868-1912

Depicting three sake tasters standing around a large jar, all wearing long robes, one with a reishi sceptre, the other two holding small cups, the jar carved with two mythical creatures and a shou character to the front, its base signed Chikatoshi on a red lacquer tablet, together with a fitted wood stand, 18cm max. (6)

Provenance: from the collection of Mr Cedric Sheppard dec'd.