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EARLY 20TH CENTURY, INCISED SIGNATURE OKAWA SEISHU
Details
An Ivory Figure Group (Okimono)**
Early 20th century, incised signature Okawa Seishu
Carved as a woman about to shave the head of her young son as he watches in a mirror, his father looks on and reassures him, the robes incised with floral designs and the hair rendered with fine lines stained dark; signature in a red inlaid reserve; with wood stand
7½in. (19cm.) high
With original bill of sale from Samurai Shokai of Yokohama dated 9 April, 1906
Early 20th century, incised signature Okawa Seishu
Carved as a woman about to shave the head of her young son as he watches in a mirror, his father looks on and reassures him, the robes incised with floral designs and the hair rendered with fine lines stained dark; signature in a red inlaid reserve; with wood stand
7½in. (19cm.) high
With original bill of sale from Samurai Shokai of Yokohama dated 9 April, 1906
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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