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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED GYOKUYOSAI
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An Ivory Okimono**
Edo period (19th century), signed Gyokuyosai
Carved as pair of eagles perched on a rocky peak with pine trees and persimmon trees, the birds closely watching a group of monkeys as they climb among the rocks and gather fruit from the trees
8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) high
Edo period (19th century), signed Gyokuyosai
Carved as pair of eagles perched on a rocky peak with pine trees and persimmon trees, the birds closely watching a group of monkeys as they climb among the rocks and gather fruit from the trees
8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) high
Special notice
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