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WITH A NEW YEAR INSCRIPTION, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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An Ivory Okimono [Sculptural Ornament]
With a New year inscription, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The amusing model of four monkeys and another as a cox in a boat, with detachable oars, on a wood base carved as waves
34cm. long
With a New year inscription, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The amusing model of four monkeys and another as a cox in a boat, with detachable oars, on a wood base carved as waves
34cm. long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.