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A pair of ivory lions, a vase and cover and a Japanese model of a farmer
The lions carved in mirror image, crouched on their hind quarters with one forepaw resting on a ball or cub, the collar with pendent tassels and bells, curly manes and tail, fierce expression, 12.5 cm. high, wood stands; a stained two-handled ivorite vase and cover, inlaid and carved in shallow relief with archaistic motifs, 18.5 cm. high, wood stand; and a Japanese ivory figure of a standing farmer, carrying a basket of feed with a chicken pecking at his feet, wearing a short tunic and head-scarf, 29 cm. high (some damages and restorations) (4)
The lions carved in mirror image, crouched on their hind quarters with one forepaw resting on a ball or cub, the collar with pendent tassels and bells, curly manes and tail, fierce expression, 12.5 cm. high, wood stands; a stained two-handled ivorite vase and cover, inlaid and carved in shallow relief with archaistic motifs, 18.5 cm. high, wood stand; and a Japanese ivory figure of a standing farmer, carrying a basket of feed with a chicken pecking at his feet, wearing a short tunic and head-scarf, 29 cm. high (some damages and restorations) (4)