An ivory okimono of a standing bearded rakan
An ivory okimono of a standing bearded rakan

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An ivory okimono of a standing bearded rakan
with pendulous earlobes and stern expression, inset eyes, wearing long robes, bangles and earrings, holding a fly whisk in one hand, bamboo leaves and foaming waves beneath his feet -- 9.1/8in. (23.2cm) high, 19th Century, signed on an inset green lacquer tablet, wood stand, (age cracks).
See Colour Plate 4

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