An ivory okimono of a helmet-maker
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An ivory okimono of a helmet-maker

SIGNED KYODO, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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An ivory okimono of a helmet-maker
Signed Kyodo, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Finely carved on a round base raised on four elegant feet, the old man seated on his knees and holding a hammer and pin in his hands, the helmet besides him on a stand, his other tools and ruler spread out on the floor around him, base crack, helmet-stand repaired
8.3 cm. high
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.

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