A pair of Japanese carved ivory bijin

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A pair of Japanese carved ivory bijin
each wearing long robes, carrying a child and holding a parasol -- 6in. (15.2cm) high, one signed; a pair of ivory carvings of peasants -- 3in. (7.6cm) high, signed; an Indian ivory carving of a multi armed female deity -- 4¾in. (12cm) high, wood stand; a Canton ivory carved tusk -- 6½in. (16.5cm) high, wood stand; and an ivory model of a seated Budai -- 2¼in. (5.7cm) high, wood stand. (7)

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