WORKS OF ART -- 10.30AM
A Japanese sectional ivory carving of a walking fisherman wearing a reed skirt and leggings, carrying an anchor over his shoulder with a bird of prey perched on top, a basket of fish held in his other hand, and a whicker basket on the ground in front of him containing further fish and shells, on oval base strewn with fish and starfish (minor damage, age cracks) -- 16¼in.high, signed Mitsukazu.

Details
A Japanese sectional ivory carving of a walking fisherman wearing a reed skirt and leggings, carrying an anchor over his shoulder with a bird of prey perched on top, a basket of fish held in his other hand, and a whicker basket on the ground in front of him containing further fish and shells, on oval base strewn with fish and starfish (minor damage, age cracks) -- 16¼in.high, signed Mitsukazu.
See Colour Plate

More from Oriental Works of Art and Ceramics

View All
View All