Lot Essay
Abe Fukutaro was a member of Tokyo Chokokai (Tokyo Sculptors Association) and based in Tokyo.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED RYUICHI (ABE FUKUTARO)
Details
An ivory model of a fighting rooster (Shamo)
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Ryuichi (Abe Fukutaro)
Dynamically carved as a fighting rooster glaring at a praying mantis as he stamps on it, the head with finely detailed comb and feathers and the eyes with inlaid shell; signature on base
11in. (27.9cm.) high
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Ryuichi (Abe Fukutaro)
Dynamically carved as a fighting rooster glaring at a praying mantis as he stamps on it, the head with finely detailed comb and feathers and the eyes with inlaid shell; signature on base
11in. (27.9cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. John A. Mooney (acquired in Japan prior to 1951) and by descent
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.