Lot 1
Ivory Carved Okimono of a Buddhist Elephant and Karako, Late 19th Century
Lot 1 Details
Ivory Carved Okimono of a Buddhist Elephant and Karako, Late 19th Century
Exquisitely carved in the round with eleven playing children, one carrying a large flag, the others with a variety of instruments; all surrounding a bejeweled elephant. Wood stand
height 5.9" — 15 cm.
base inscribed Chiku-yosai
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
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