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MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY, INCISED SIGNATURE IKKO,
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A Pair of Ivory Brush Holders**,
Meiji Period, late 19th century, incised signature Ikko,
Each carved in relief with a continous frieze of monkeys in leafy trees tormenting various smaller animals, all animals with inlaid eyes and the surface of the ivory lightly stained, the rim of the holders with a band of key fret above swirling clouds; set on carved wood stands
15in. (38.1 cm.) high including stands (2)
Meiji Period, late 19th century, incised signature Ikko,
Each carved in relief with a continous frieze of monkeys in leafy trees tormenting various smaller animals, all animals with inlaid eyes and the surface of the ivory lightly stained, the rim of the holders with a band of key fret above swirling clouds; set on carved wood stands
15in. (38.1 cm.) high including stands (2)