(EARLY 20TH CENTURY), THE FIRST WITH SIGNATURE TAKAAKI
Details
**An Ivory Figure of a Samurai and an Ivory Figure of a Beauty
(Early 20th century), the first with signature Takaaki
The figure standing in a kimono engraved with a cell ground and crests, a gourd vessel suspended from his waist, a fan and sake cup in his hands, his sword protruding from the folds of his robe, the face carved with an expression of thoughtful determination, the circular base carved with a stump; the ivory tusk carving of a standing maiden wearing a loosely draped robe and holding a flower basket in one lowered hand and a peony sprig in the other, stained details
11in. (28cm.) high; 29½in. (75cm.) high (2)
(Early 20th century), the first with signature Takaaki
The figure standing in a kimono engraved with a cell ground and crests, a gourd vessel suspended from his waist, a fan and sake cup in his hands, his sword protruding from the folds of his robe, the face carved with an expression of thoughtful determination, the circular base carved with a stump; the ivory tusk carving of a standing maiden wearing a loosely draped robe and holding a flower basket in one lowered hand and a peony sprig in the other, stained details
11in. (28cm.) high; 29½in. (75cm.) high (2)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.