An ivory okimono of a standing bijin tending to the hair of a girl kneeling before her, both wearing traditional long robes -- 4in. (10.2cm) high, wood stand; another modelled as two standing bearded figures beside a seated scholar and a small boy holding a scroll -- 2 5/8in. (6.7cm) high, signed; and another modelled as a seated figure asleep beside a large wicker basket containing cut flowers -- 4in. (10.2cm) wide, signed on a red lacquer tablet. (3)

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An ivory okimono of a standing bijin tending to the hair of a girl kneeling before her, both wearing traditional long robes -- 4in. (10.2cm) high, wood stand; another modelled as two standing bearded figures beside a seated scholar and a small boy holding a scroll -- 2 5/8in. (6.7cm) high, signed; and another modelled as a seated figure asleep beside a large wicker basket containing cut flowers -- 4in. (10.2cm) wide, signed on a red lacquer tablet. (3)

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