A Japanese figure group, Meiji period, in boxwood, ivory and mother of pearl depicting a group of scholars, possibly of the Rokkasen, playing with children mounted on an ebonised base, with incised signature Ryoun. Width 28.5 cm. Depth 21 cm. Height 22 cm. Provenance: Sir Harry Moxham collection, William Ellenden Pty Ltd, 19 March 1974, lot 51 Private Collection, NSW.