Lot 2
Ivory Carved Okimono of a Family Group, Circa 1900
Lot 2 Details
Ivory Carved Okimono of a Family Group, Circa 1900
Finely rendered to depict three figures, each dressed in well patterned and simple attire, making mochi with a large mallet (kine) and traditional mortar (usu)
height 6.9" — 17.5 cm.
signed Tamahide
Estimate $300-$400
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