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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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TWO JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO [SCULPTURAL ORNAMENTS] OF A FARMER AND TRAVELLER
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
One figure carrying a sickle and a basket full of grasses with a rabbit popping its head over the edge, the other wearing a sedge hat and carrying baskets and walking stick, each signed
12 ¾ in. (32.5 cm.) and 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
One figure carrying a sickle and a basket full of grasses with a rabbit popping its head over the edge, the other wearing a sedge hat and carrying baskets and walking stick, each signed
12 ¾ in. (32.5 cm.) and 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
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.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale