Lot Essay
Illustrated in A Japanese Collection made by Michael Tomkinson (London 1898), Vol. 1, pl. Iv. 32
Details
A PAIR OF IVORY TUSK VASES WITH SEVEN SAGES IN BAMBOO GROVE
19TH CENTURY
Carved in high and low relief, the sages with children and celestial maidens at various passtimes, (some age cracks), on fitted carved wood base
Both approx. 34cm. high (2)
19TH CENTURY
Carved in high and low relief, the sages with children and celestial maidens at various passtimes, (some age cracks), on fitted carved wood base
Both approx. 34cm. high (2)
Provenance
Tomkinson Collection no. 32