A Japanese ivory okimono of a carpenter
A Japanese ivory okimono of a carpenter

Details
A Japanese ivory okimono of a carpenter
seated beside his box of tools, a plane in one hand and at work on a pierced panel with shavings below, wearing decorated long flowing robes -- 2in. (5.1cm.) high, signed on red lacquer tablet to base, 19th Century, (minute nicks).
See Colour Plate 6.

More from Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art

View All
View All