Japanese Art - 23rd May 2018

Lot 934

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 Carved as a Treasure Boat

Estimate £500 - £1,000

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Description

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO

MEIJI 1868-1912

Carved as a Treasure Boat, Takarabune, with some of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune aboard being entertained by several oni, a two-character mark in a red lacquer reserve underneath the hull, together with a fitted wood stand simulating waves, 14.5cm. (2)