Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018
Lot 946
TWO JAPANESE IVORY CARVINGS
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £420
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Description
TWO JAPANESE IVORY CARVINGS, OKIMONO
MEIJI 1868-1912
One depicting a fisherman picking a small fish out of a woven basket slung around his waist, with a two character signature to the base, possibly SAngyoku, the other depicting the 'clam's dream', the mussel-like seashell partially open to reveal many figures fishing with nets before a thatched building, together with a wood stand simulating waves, unsigned, 18.8cm max. (3)