Details
A ivory okimono of a warrior attacking a prostrate tiger
the figure holding a dagger to the animal's throat, the tiger's tail formed as a coiled snake biting the warrior's shoulder guard, the details stained and eyes inlaid in horn -- 4.in (10.2cm) high, 19th Century, (small chips).
See Colour Plate 3.
the figure holding a dagger to the animal's throat, the tiger's tail formed as a coiled snake biting the warrior's shoulder guard, the details stained and eyes inlaid in horn -- 4.in (10.2cm) high, 19th Century, (small chips).
See Colour Plate 3.