Japanese Works of Art - 21st May 2019
Lot 306
†λ A GOOD JAPANESE IVORY CARVING
Estimate £8,000 - £10,000
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Description
†λ A GOOD JAPANESE IVORY CARVING, OKIMONO
MEIJI 1868-1912
Depicting a kneeling monk surrounded by implements to perform a tea ceremony, smiling as he turns towards a large kettle by his side transforming into a tanuki, the racoon-dog with a benevolent expression, a two character signature for Sosai in a red lacquer tablet underneath, 11.3cm.