Lot Essay
Illustrated in A Japanese collection made by Michael Tomkinson (London 1898), Vol. 1, pl. Iv. 102 (see illustration on page 20)
Details
AN IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON ON A GIANT CARP
SIGNED FURUKAWA CHOKO KIN TO, 19TH CENTURY
Carrying a basket containing a fish, the eyes of the carp and the fish inlaid in horn, well detailed whirling waves
26cm. high
SIGNED FURUKAWA CHOKO KIN TO, 19TH CENTURY
Carrying a basket containing a fish, the eyes of the carp and the fish inlaid in horn, well detailed whirling waves
26cm. high
Provenance
Tomkinson Collection no. 102