Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018

Lot 953

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

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £280

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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 wood stand simulating waves, 14.5cm. (2)