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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED NIHON TOKYO IMADAGAWA SEI
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A Massive Ivory Table Ornament**
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Nihon Tokyo Imadagawa sei
The large tusk carved on the top half to resemble a bridge crowded with a variety of people including a person of high rank being carried in a palanquin and accompanied by a retinue of samurai; a wood-basin maker and a carpenter; two paper-umbrella makers; a fish monger; two farmers; a boy asking for a persimmon from an old man; a strolling musician and a wood-cutter enjoying a smoke; with a fitted wood base
40in. (101.7cm.) long (not including base)
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Nihon Tokyo Imadagawa sei
The large tusk carved on the top half to resemble a bridge crowded with a variety of people including a person of high rank being carried in a palanquin and accompanied by a retinue of samurai; a wood-basin maker and a carpenter; two paper-umbrella makers; a fish monger; two farmers; a boy asking for a persimmon from an old man; a strolling musician and a wood-cutter enjoying a smoke; with a fitted wood base
40in. (101.7cm.) long (not including base)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.