IVORY, WOOD AND METALWORK
AN IVORY BRUSH POT
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AN IVORY BRUSH POT
meiji period (late 19th century)
The tall cylindrical section of tusk carved in high relief with scenes of villagers, tradesmen and entertainers, actively engaged in their various pursuits with an equal number of awed or discontented children, all beneath a frieze of trees and clouds, the interior of the brushpot hollow, mounted on a rosewood stand lacquered with foliate scroll--12¼in. (31cm.) high, several small nicks and chips
meiji period (late 19th century)
The tall cylindrical section of tusk carved in high relief with scenes of villagers, tradesmen and entertainers, actively engaged in their various pursuits with an equal number of awed or discontented children, all beneath a frieze of trees and clouds, the interior of the brushpot hollow, mounted on a rosewood stand lacquered with foliate scroll--12¼in. (31cm.) high, several small nicks and chips