A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 Depicting a man returning from the hunt

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO

MEIJI 1868-1912

Depicting a man returning from the hunt, a bow and arrow slung over his shoulder and holding a rope fasten around a small deer at his feet, the animal with naturalistically carved antlers and fur, its belly with a two character signature, together with a fitted wood stand, 20.5cm. (2)

Provenance: the collection of Roy Merley.