Japanese Art - 23rd May 2018
Lot 928
A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 Depicting three sake tasters standing around a large jar
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1100
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Description
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.