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MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY OKIMONO [SCULPTURAL ORNAMENT]
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The sectional carving in wood and ivory of a seated garden lantern maker, his brushes on a small cabinet beside him and a hibachi [charcoal burner] on the other; together with a pair of hardstone hand-seals in the form Chinese dogs on square plinths, the matrices engraved 'Althorp'
The okimono: 2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
The seals: 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high (3)
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The sectional carving in wood and ivory of a seated garden lantern maker, his brushes on a small cabinet beside him and a hibachi [charcoal burner] on the other; together with a pair of hardstone hand-seals in the form Chinese dogs on square plinths, the matrices engraved 'Althorp'
The okimono: 2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
The seals: 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high (3)
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.
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