An ivory okimono of a musician

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An ivory okimono of a musician
playing the flute, one foot resting on a drum, a boy at his feet on an oval base -- 8in. (20.9cm) high, signed on an inset red lacquer tablet, (minor losses, cracks); another of a standing farmer wearing a hat and holding a staff, a bird at his waist and another at his feet on an oval base -- 9in. (22.8cm) high, signed; and another of an Immortal wearing long robes, an oni on his shoulder -- 5in. (12.7cm) high, all 19th Century.
See Colour Plate 4 for one (3)

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